ALMOND ROCA
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
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.
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Mike McCrary
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These almond rocas are now a staple in my holiday baking repertoire.
derrick debrah
[email protected]These almond rocas are the perfect gift for a loved one. They're sure to be appreciated.
Adebayo Shuaib
[email protected]I love that these almond rocas are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family and friends.
Hassan Kingz
[email protected]These almond rocas are a great make-ahead treat. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.
Manite Cajuste
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my almond rocas didn't turn out right. They were too crumbly and didn't hold together well.
hafid Vp
[email protected]These almond rocas were a bit too hard for my liking. I think I would have preferred them if they were a little softer.
Jamie Applegate
[email protected]I was disappointed with these almond rocas. They were too sweet for my taste and the chocolate was not very flavorful.
Sophie Tonye James
[email protected]These almond rocas are the best I've ever had. They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them.
Md Tokon
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of almond roca, but these ones are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ella Havens
[email protected]These almond rocas are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
DOUGLAS SPALDING II
[email protected]I love the way these almond rocas melt in my mouth. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Play Id
[email protected]These almond rocas are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're beautiful to look at and even better to eat.
Sadam Hussein
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about making these almond rocas because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I was pleasantly surprised at how easy they were to make and how delicious they turned out.
Samuel Esquivel
[email protected]I've made these almond rocas several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
Yasin Uddin
[email protected]These almond rocas were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.