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Almond Roca Holiday Candy Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 cup chopped almonds divided
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment; sprinkle half the almonds evenly over bottom.
  2. Combine butter, sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; cook over medium, stirring constantly, to 300°F on a candy thermometer (hard crack).
  3. Off heat, quickly stir in vanilla; immediately pour hot toffee over almonds and spread evenly with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle chips over hot toffee; stand 2-3 minutes to soften, then spread chocolate evenly.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining almonds; press gently to adhere.
  6. Refrigerate 1 hour until completely set; break into irregular pieces and store airtight.