Holiday Almond Roca is a scrumptious and festive candy treat that will make your holiday season even more joyful. This delectable confection is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be easily prepared at home, making it a perfect DIY gift for friends, family, or coworkers. Almond Roca is known for its irresistible combination of crunchy toffee and creamy chocolate, topped with roasted almonds for an extra layer of flavor and texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the necessary information and step-by-step instructions to create the perfect batch of Holiday Almond Roca that will surely impress everyone.
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EASY HOMEMADE ALMOND ROCA
I love almond roca!! I found this copycat recipe at massrecipes.com and it tastes exactly like the real thing to me! Mmmmm.
Provided by Juju Bee
Categories Candy
Time 50m
Yield 36 candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Over Medium heat, melt butter in a large pot.
- Add corn syrup, water and sugar to pot and cook until temp reaches 290 degrees OR until the mixture becomes the color of a brown paper bag (about 15-20 minutes) stirring constantly with a wooden spoon (mixture will rise and bubble quite a bit).
- Remove from heat and Stir in 1/2 of the Almonds.
- Turn mixture onto a greased cookie sheet WITH EDGES!
- While the mixture is cooling, melt the chocolate over low flame until all the chips are gone, and chocolate is smooth.
- Score the Almond butter mixture into the shape you desire (I just scored into rectangle shapes).
- Pour the hot chocolate over the almond mixture and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with remaining almonds and allow candy to cool completely and chocolate to harden before breaking apart and serving.
- Note: I let mine refrigerate over night after breaking the into squares, and they had a better texture this way, we thought.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 29.2, Sodium 111, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16.3, Protein 1.6
HOLIDAY ALMOND ROCA
This is a delicious recipe for almond roca. My boyfriend's family loved this last Christmas, but I didn't want to tell them the recipe because it's so easy. Cook time does not include cooling time.
Provided by Tee Lee
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a large cookie sheet (or two smaller) with aluminum foil, or lay aluminum foil over a large area on the counter or table.
- Cook butter, sugar and vanilla in a saucepan to hard crack stage (285-290F), while stirring constantly.
- Once heated, pour onto the aluminum foil lined surface.
- Spread out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips, let sit until beginning to melt, then spread chocolate out.
- Sprinkle the top with almonds.
- Let cool for 2 hours, then break into pieces.
ALMOND ROCA
This is a family recipe that we make each year for the holidays. It is my absolute favorite!
Provided by Stephanie
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Sprinkle 1/2 the chocolate and 1/2 the almonds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt sugar and butter together in a stainless steel pan over low heat; increase heat to medium, stirring constantly, until boiling. Heat mixture to 310 degrees F (155 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Pour butter-sugar mixture over chocolate and almonds on baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining chocolate and almonds over butter-sugar mixture. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
HOMEMADE ALMOND ROCA
Steps:
- Prepare the baking sheet: Have a large ungreased cookie sheet or sheet pan ready near the stove to pour the candy onto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 84 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MARBLED ALMOND ROCA
My easy recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New Year. Homemade gifts are still a Christmas tradition at our house.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle almonds on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 15 minutes or until toasted and golden brown; remove from the oven and set aside. , In a large saucepan over low heat, cook butter and sugar for 5 minutes. Add water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Quickly pour over almonds. Sprinkle chips on top; let stand for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Spread and swirl chocolate over candy. Cool completely; break into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate the better the Almond Roca will be.
- Temper the chocolate: This will help the chocolate set properly and give it a shiny finish.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture: If the sugar mixture is overcooked it can become too hard and brittle.
- Don't overmix the dough: Over-working the dough will make it tough.
- Chill the dough before shaping: This will help the dough to hold its shape better.
- Bake the Almond Roca until it is golden brown: This will help to ensure that the Almond Roca is cooked through.
- Let the Almond Roca cool completely before breaking it into pieces: This will help to prevent the pieces from breaking apart.
Conclusion:
Almond Roca is a delicious and classic candy that is perfect for any occasion. It is a time-consuming process to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. With a little patience and care, you can create a delicious and beautiful Almond Roca that will be enjoyed by everyone who tastes it.
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