1/2 lb finely chopped walnuts
1 lb milk chocolate, grated
2 1/2 c sugar
2 c (4 sticks) butter
4 T & 1 tsp. light corn syrup
1/3 lb (about 2/3 c) finely chopped walnuts
1 c water
Spread half of ground nuts in a thin, even layer over the bottom of an un-greased baking sheet. Spread half of the chocolate in an even layer over the nuts. Set aside.
Combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup, chopped nuts, and water in a heavy saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a heavy wooden spoon, until a candy thermometer reads 280 degrees F.
Remove from heat and allow thermometer to reach 285 degrees; then immediately pour the syrup over the nut and chocolate layers. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining grated chocolate evenly over the cooling syrup, then sprinkle on the remaining ground nuts.
Let stand for at least 5 hours; then break into bite-sized pieces. Store in tightly covered containers.
