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Almond Rocha

Almond Rocha
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Almond Rocha is a very addictive and delectable, crunchy, sugary treat coated with either white or dark chocolate (maybe both!) and Sprinkled with chopped almonds. This treat is hard to get right, so don't be discouraged if it doesn't taste good the first time you make it. Now it is time for you to gather the ingredients and make your own heart stopping treat!...... And give it to all of your friends as a present!

Note: Almond Rocha is essentially butter and sugar cooked in a pot, so too much isn't good, especially to those with heart problems.

For those allergic to almonds: Almonds are optional.
 
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Step 1Gather Ingredients

Gather Ingredients
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Gather these ingredients:

-2 1/2 cups of white sugar.
-1 pound of salted, sweet cream butter.
-16 ounces of either white or dark chocolate, unless you want to do half and half, then 8 ounces of each.
-1 1/2 cups of blanched, slivered almonds, unless you're allergic. (1 cup will go into the Rocha, and 1/2 cup will be chopped and sprinkled on top.)

Gather these utensils:

-A large pot.
-A long wooden spoon.
-A 12"x18" jelly roll pan.
-A cup of cold water, but you won't need that till later.
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Oct 30, 2011. 5:33 PMpixiedivine says:
This is a great instructable. But since I pass the Almond Roca plant in Tacoma, Washington every day, I'll just stop in there a buy some! I'd probably mess it up anyhow!
Dec 7, 2007. 7:47 PMDoctor What says:
Hey Mykhailo, congrats on the great instructable again, I just wanted to say, put this in the holiday challenge. All you need to do is put pieces on a holiday paper plate and cover it in colorful seran wrap and you have yourself a gift for those people that you don't really care about but don't want to hurt feelings.
Jul 13, 2008. 10:51 AMflactemnad says:
Actually, only my closest friends get my toffee. I make mine with raw cashews and it's heavenly. I usually give them about 1/2 pound+. Makes a great holiday gift for those who appreciate good food.
Dec 8, 2007. 4:58 PMDoctor What says:
When I lived with my dad, my stepmom used to make peppermint bark and do the same thing.
Dec 9, 2007. 2:39 PMcanida says:
Maybe I'll give that a shot. It's good stuff, but terribly pricey at Williams-Sonoma.
Aug 29, 2008. 10:58 PMkingghaffari says:
Someone should make a group. Not me, lol, im dont like cooking, only eating : ) P.S. I love Almond Rocha
Dec 10, 2007. 8:29 AMcanida says:
OK, we made peppermint bark last night! Easy to make, and it turned out well. Instructable coming asap.
Dec 8, 2007. 5:48 PMDoctor What says:
No, unfortunately I don't, its really tasty.
Dec 9, 2007. 3:37 PMDoctor What says:
It's not really minty, it's hard to explain, but it is definately on my top ten fav candies. Right next to snowballs from Boehms and chocolate covered licorice.
Dec 9, 2007. 4:27 PMDoctor What says:
Well, it's going to taste like peppermint, hence peppermint bark, but depending on the maker, you end up with different results.
Dec 10, 2007. 8:30 AMcanida says:
You could make it with cinnamon (or other flavor) candies instead.
Jun 23, 2008. 7:54 PMabnor says:
if you put in a lot of butter, like you did, i would understand the butter separating towards the top.. but does it still happen if you put in less butter?
Jun 25, 2008. 7:31 AMabnor says:
hrmm... well then i shall try it myself :D
May 14, 2008. 7:15 PMcrestind says:
This is great! It's one of my favorite candies.
May 15, 2008. 7:37 PMcrestind says:
:P No, not yet!
Jan 17, 2008. 10:13 AMLoosewire; SOE Operative says:
....Hmmm....hmmm.......Mmmmmmmm!!!!....looks....so..milky!.....cant......resist!!!!....
Jan 19, 2008. 5:26 AMLoosewire; SOE Operative says:
...Mmmmmmm...rocha slave!
Jan 19, 2008. 10:43 AMLoosewire; SOE Operative says:
Social acceptablity depends on where you live.....Iceland.
May 14, 2008. 8:10 AMLoosewire; SOE Operative says:
I think I may join you.........mmmmmm...mountains of rocha slaves!
Dec 14, 2007. 1:38 PMkenstructo says:
i like almond rocha and cheese mixed with dead dogs
=)
Dec 6, 2007. 1:10 PMkiaulune says:
My mom has made this every year at Christmas time for as long as I can remember. One tip to speed up the cooling - set the pan outside or in the freezer (be sure to cover it if outside so you don't have any unexpected added protein!) Once it's cold, a few taps with a hammer will greatly speed up the process of breaking it. Also, I prefer mine without almonds and frozen - it sticks in your teeth less if it's frozen when consumed. Oh, and one last thing - if you're really ambitious and want to coat the candy pieces entirely in chocolate, wait until the rocha is crisp, break it apart, then dip into melted chocolate.
Dec 11, 2007. 3:43 AMVery Keri says:
lol, i live in the sub tropics. freezer it is! :)
Jan 15, 2008. 10:35 AMphlorgan says:
sounds nice.... *drools*
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