ALMOND ROCA

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Did you know that Almond Roca is a brand of candy. It's a chocolate-covered, almond butter crunch or a hard toffee with a coating of ground almonds that is manufactured by the Brown & Haley Co. of Tacoma, Washington, founded in 1914 by Harry Brown and J.C. Haley.

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Candies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Ingredients

2 c butter
2 c sugar
2 c finely chopped almonds, toasted and divided
1 lb milk chocolate

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a dutch oven; add sugar and cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil mixture 5 minutes, stirring frequently until mixture reaches crack stage. (300 degrees)
2. Line 2 (15x10-inch) pans with wax paper, spray with butter flavored nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle each with 1/2 cup crushed almonds.
3. Remove from heat and immediately pour onto two buttered aluminum foil covered cookie sheets, spreading to about 1/4 inch thickness. let cool until candy is hard.
4. Melt chocolate in a top of a double boiler over hot water. Working quickly, spread half of chocolate over cooled candly. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds evenly over top. Lightly press almonds into chocolate. Let stand or refrigerate until chocolate is firm.
5. When chocolate is firm, break candy into pieces. If stored in refrigerator, allow candy to stand at room temperature 5 minutes before serving. Yield: about 3 1/2 lbs.

Halalisani S'yabonga Ndebele

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These are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'm definitely going to be making these again for my next party.

Carlinbaby102email.Com. Carlinboss1

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I've tried making Almond Roca before, but it never turned out right. This recipe was easy to follow and the candies came out perfect! Thank you for sharing.

GLIZZY MAN

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Delicious! I made these for my family and they loved them.

Chinoso Animba

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These are the best Almond Roca candies I've ever had! The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the almonds are perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making these again and again.