HOLIDAY ALMOND ROCA

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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

1 lb butter
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 -2 cup slivered almonds or 1 -2 cup sliced almonds

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.

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