ALMOND ROCA BAR COOKIES

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This is the original recipe that I've had since about 1980 and have always loved. I've seen lots of similar recipes that use double the flour. This (original recipe) produces cookies with a thinner crust, which I like because the cookies have a distinct caramel tone that taste like Almond Roca candy. The recipes with double the...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray (i use bakers joy for this recipe)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (see note in recipe intro)
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (note: a 12oz bag has about 2 cups chips, and i usually use the entire bag for more chocolate flavor, but the original recipe called for 1 1/2 cups of chips)
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 11x15-inch baking sheet (or jelly roll pan) with nonstick spray.
  • 2. Blend brown sugar, white sugar, butter and egg yolk until well combined. Add flour, salt and almond extract, and mix well.
  • 3. Add dough to baking sheet, and spread into even layer. Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
  • 4. Immediately after removing baking sheet from oven, spread chips over the hot cookie base. As the chips melt, use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the cookies base. Sprinkle the almonds on top while chocolate is still warm and melted. Let it cool completely (so chocolate is solid) before cutting into 24 bar cookies. NOTE: If I use the entire 12oz bag of chips, sometimes I'll place the baking sheet back in the warm oven for about 1 to 2 minutes to help the chips melt faster. If you do this though, you'll want to watch closely because you don't want it to scorch.

D Smit
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother.


chris vR
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I'm disappointed with this recipe. The cookies didn't turn out as pictured.


Rocky raja
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These cookies are way too complicated to make. I would not recommend them to a beginner baker.


Sylvest Ruth
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I followed the recipe exactly.


James Patton
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The cookies were a complete disaster.


Armando Netro
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I thought these cookies were just okay. They were a little dry and crumbly.


Lubna Chaudhry
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I had trouble finding almond roca, so I used chopped almonds instead. They turned out just as good.


Shanto Ahmed
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I found that the cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Elena and Solomon Cecil
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Munna Sokal
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. I usually make a batch on the weekend and then have them on hand for the week.


Jayden Sampson
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to recipe for a quick and easy treat.


Saskia Marthinus
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These cookies are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Auguste Dave
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge success! Even my picky kids loved them.


Sk Nayeem Khan 50
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


shone mone
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OMG! These cookies are amazing! The combination of chocolate, toffee, and almonds is heavenly.


Kenneth Thielke
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I can't believe how easy these were to make! I whipped up a batch in no time and they turned out perfectly.