Almond Roca Recipe
A delicious copycat Almond Roca Candy that is great for munching or as a gift or party favor.
Servings: 8
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
- 1 12 oz package chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Instructions
- Toast almonds in a skillet or oven.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of the toasted almonds in a 13" x 9" pan.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter and sugar over medium-high heat.
- Cook until mixture reaches 280°F, stirring often.
- Once it reaches 280°, pour sugar caramel mixture over almonds.
- Heat chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until melted. Stir well.
- Pour chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Top with additional almonds and allow to set at least 3-4 hours.
- Once the candy is set, break apart carefully with a butterknife or spatula.
Notes
You can use salted or unsalted almonds for this recipe.
Make a double batch for gift-giving.
This is recipe is made without corn syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg