Almond Roca

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   Melt butter over high heat.

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   Add sugar, stirring until it foams up well.

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   Continue over high heat, adding almonds.

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   Continue to cook, stirring continually until mixture is color of mahogany and sugar is all melted.

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   (Take it off the heat for a moment if it starts to smoke.)

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   Stir as you take it off the heat permanently and pour quickly onto your biggest flat pan with sides.

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   Tilt to spread evenly.

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   After 5 minutes, pour on chocolate chips.

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   When they have melted a bit, spread them over the top of the hot mixture with a rubber scraper.

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    Scatter ground walnuts over the top, shaking to distribute evenly.

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    Candy is thoroughly cooled when the chocolate is dull looking.

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    (Cool at least three hours at room temperature.)

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    Break into pieces and it's ready to eat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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