almond roca
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This recipe is already doubled. I make batches and batches of this easy & delicious recipe every year to give out as hostess and/or Christmas gifts.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups butter (margarine won't work!) (4 cubes, or 1 lbs brick)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 package semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 package almonds, finely chopped (i pulse whole or almond pieces in a spice grinder or small food processor until almonds reach desired size).
- 1 - candy thermometer
How To Make almond roca
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Step 1In a deep, heavy pan melt together the sugar and butter. Hook candy thermometer inside the pot, taking care that the tip of theremometer does not touch the bottom of the pot. Using a wooden spoon (plastic melts and metal gets HOT), stir constantly until mixture reaches 300 degrees. Immediately pour onto ungreased cookie sheet. (Mixture will start off light in color and will look kind of fluffy. As it reaches 300 degrees, the mixture will darken and lose some fluffiness).
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Step 2After pouring mixture onto ungreased cookie sheet, immediately cover with a even layer of chocolate chips. Using the back of a spoon, smooth over the melting chips until they make a nice chocolate layer to within 1/2 inch of edges. Immediately sprinkle almonds over the top.
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Step 3Cool completely on a wire rack.... this process takes the longest.... hours. Using a butter knife, crack the roca into bite-size pieces. ENJOY!
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