Almond Roca Toffee

This is the recipe we tried in 2014 that worked -

Homemade Almond Roca

1 cup butter

1 rounded cup sugar

2 tablespoons water

1 cup sliced almonds

2/3 cup chocolate chips

3 tablespoons finely chopped almonds

Line a 9x13" pan with foil and butter (or Pam) it. Melt the butter in a thick-bottomed 4-quart saucepan. Add the sugar and water and cook on medium-high until it reaches the toffee stage.** Stir in the sliced almonds and pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and let sit for a few minutes to melt. Then spread chocolate with a spatula and sprinkle with remaining chopped almonds. Cool until hardened. Remove from pan and break into pieces.

** That's not a helpful instruction. Go here to see pictures that might help.

Here's a new recipe I found. I guess it's not really Almond Toffee if you use pecans or walnuts, but it's worth trying! (Note: I tried this and first the butter and sugar separated; the second batch turned out grainy and soft. Not worth trying again! Stick with the recipe above - don't use brown sugar - and just be patient with the cooking.)

English Toffee Recipe

1 cup nuts, chopped  (pecans or walnuts are best) *
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Butter an 8×8 inch pan. Spread the nuts in the bottom of the pan. On medium heat, bring the sugar and butter to a boil and boil 7 minutes. Spread into the pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let it sit a few minutes. When melted, spread evenly. Let cool before cracking into pieces. Makes 24 pieces.

*Variations:

• White Chocolate with Macadamia Nuts (not cheap but to die for!)
• Dark Chocolate with Almonds
• Semi-sweet chocolate with Almonds for an Almond Roca flavor