Easy Homemade Almond Roca
This Homemade Almond Roca is a buttery, crunchy toffee candy topped with smooth melted chocolate and toasted almonds. It tastes just like the classic holiday treat but is so easy to make at home with only a few simple ingredients. Perfect for gifting, dessert trays, or keeping in the freezer for a sweet bite anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped toasted almonds, divided
Instructions
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Line an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with parchment paper.
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Sprinkle ½ cup of the chopped almonds evenly across the bottom. Set aside.
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In a small heavy bottomed saucepan, combine butter and sugar.
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Heat over low, stirring until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
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Once the mixture begins to bubble, insert a candy thermometer.
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Stir very frequently until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
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Remove from heat but keep stirring the mixture.
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Carefully pour the toffee mixture into the prepared pan on top of the almonds. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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In a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals melt your chocolate chips.
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Spread the chocolate over the toffee. Top with the remaining almonds.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Slice into pieces and serve!
Recipe Notes
• Toast the almonds for extra flavor.
• Let the toffee rest before spreading on the chocolate so it doesn’t melt too fast.
• Break into rustic pieces for a fun, homemade look.
• Perfect for holiday gifting or dessert trays.
• Freezes beautifully for long-term storage.