MARBLED ALMOND ROCA

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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

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons boiling water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white baking chips

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.

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