Candy Sale Almond Roca

I make this for Holiday craft sales and it sells like hot cakes!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 pan

Ingredients

• 2  cups  almonds
• 2  cups butter
• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1  cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips (I usually eye ball this till it's well coated)

Directions

1. Place almonds on a cookie sheet and lightly toast in the oven. Cool, chop loosely and spread evenly over the bottom of a large lightly buttered cookie sheet and set aside.
2. Mix sugar, butter, and water in a large sauce pan.
3. Cook until tanish colored (276°F), stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
4. Pour over the almonds, spreading quickly until evenly distributed.
5. Cool slightly and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
6. Let stand 1 minute and spread chocolate out.
7. Cool and break into pieces.
8. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for 1-2 months.
9. Cook time is not listed as it depends on how long it takes to reach 276°F.