Homemade Almond Roca Recipe
This Homemade Almond Roca Recipe is crunchy, chocolatey, and tastes just like the original pink canister ones you've loved since childhood. Perfect for gift-giving or holiday party trays.
Servings: 40
Ingredients
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups salted butter
- 1 ½ cups roasted and salted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Candy thermometer
Instructions
- Stir: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar and salted butter. Stir often for 3-4 minutes, or until mixture is bubbly and thick and candy thermometer registers 280ºF.
- Combine and Pour: Immediately remove from heat once thermometer hits 290F. Add 3/4 cup almonds to the mixture and stir to combine well. Pour evenly into a rimmed 18x13 baking sheet, using the back of a wooden spoon to smooth evenly into the pan. Work quickly here, as mixture thickens and sets quickly.
- Melt and Layer: While toffee cools, set a heavy pot over low heat. Add chocolate and oil, stirring until just barley melted through. Use a rubber spatula to transfer melted chocolate evenly on top of toffee layer, taking care to smooth the surface. Sprinkle remaining chopped almonds evenly over the warm chocolate layer.
- Chill and Cut: Chill in fridge for a couple of hours to cool completely. Once fully set, carefully cut the toffee into pieces with a sharp knife. Homemade Almond Roca keep well in airtight container for a couple of weeks at room temp.
Equipment
Notes
- Make ahead: You can make this toffee several days in advance and keep it stored until you are ready to gift or serve.
- Storage: Store the cut pieces in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Freezing: Almond Roca freezes exceptionally well. Place layers separated by parchment paper in a freezer-safe container for up to two months, then thaw at room temperature.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 14.5g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 26.3mg | Sodium: 82.5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14.3g