Almond Roca (Melodie)

1 cup sugar                                                            

3 tsp. water                                                           

1 cup butter                                                

1 tsp. vanilla

8 Hershey bars

Chopped almonds

Boil first four ingredients until cream colored brown, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft crack stage, about 280°.  Pour onto buttered cookie sheet.  Lay Hershey bars on top and spread.  Sprinkle with nuts and cool.  Helpful Hint—Use only best of ingredients and no substitutes.