Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  cup           light corn syrup
   2      tablespoons   water
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   2 1/4  cups          {7 oz can} flaked coconut
   1      teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
     3/4  cup           chocolate baking chips
     1/3  cup           toasted slivered almonds
                        OR chopped pecans

Preparation:

Makes 3 dozen squares 1. Cook together corn syrup, water and sugar in small saucepan over medium heat to soft-ball stage or until temperature registers 234 F. on candy thermometer. 2. Remove from heat; add coconut and vanilla, stirring to blend well. Place in an 8-inch square pan. 3. Melt baking chips in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. Pour over coconut; spread with spatula. 4. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool; cut into squares.