Homemade Almond Roca

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups Sugar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/8 cup 1 cup smashed almonds

• Dairy

  • 1 lb Butter

Found on suburbansimplicity.com

Description

Directions

• Smash almonds.
• Turn cooktop to high. Combine butter and sugar in large saucepan over high heat.
• Stir butter and sugar until they come to a boil. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan and watch closely.
• Continue stirring until temperature reaches 310 degrees, then immediately remove from heat.
• Mix 1 cup smashed almonds into saucepan until thoroughly combined.
• Pour into ungreased cookie sheet. Let cool for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup chocolate chips over top. Let rest until chocolate chips are melted enough to spread over top of the almond roca.
• Dust with 1/8 cup smashed almonds.
• Once chocolate has cooled and hardened, break apart with a tip of a knife to desired size.
• This recipe makes about 2 lbs of candy and is perfect for gifts!