Almond Rocha

 by Whaleman
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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 1: Gather Ingredients

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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pixiedivine says: Oct 30, 2011. 5:33 PM
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!
Doctor What says: Dec 7, 2007. 7:47 PM
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.
flactemnad in reply to Doctor WhatJul 13, 2008. 10:51 AM
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.
Whaleman (author) in reply to Doctor WhatDec 8, 2007. 3:49 PM
My mum has already done that! She has been doing that for years.
Doctor What in reply to WhalemanDec 8, 2007. 4:58 PM
When I lived with my dad, my stepmom used to make peppermint bark and do the same thing.
Whaleman (author) in reply to Doctor WhatDec 8, 2007. 5:41 PM
Hmm. Do you know how to make peppermint bark? Maybe you should make an instructable!
canida in reply to WhalemanDec 9, 2007. 2:39 PM
Maybe I'll give that a shot. It's good stuff, but terribly pricey at Williams-Sonoma.
Whaleman (author) in reply to canidaDec 9, 2007. 2:53 PM
Yes, it is expensive. As is English Toffee. So, maybe people could make instructables on how to make all of the really expensive treats!
kingghaffari in reply to WhalemanAug 29, 2008. 10:58 PM
Someone should make a group. Not me, lol, im dont like cooking, only eating : ) P.S. I love Almond Rocha
Whaleman (author) in reply to kingghaffariAug 29, 2008. 11:48 PM
Someone already did!
canida in reply to WhalemanDec 10, 2007. 8:29 AM
OK, we made peppermint bark last night! Easy to make, and it turned out well. Instructable coming asap.
Doctor What in reply to WhalemanDec 8, 2007. 5:48 PM
No, unfortunately I don't, its really tasty.
Whaleman (author) in reply to Doctor WhatDec 8, 2007. 5:50 PM
Ahh. Well, I am not a big fan of mints, so I guess it doesn't affect me as much.
Doctor What in reply to WhalemanDec 9, 2007. 3:37 PM
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.
Whaleman (author) in reply to Doctor WhatDec 9, 2007. 4:23 PM
I don't know, the peppermint bark I have eaten was really minty. Although, there are many ways to make it, so I guess the piece I had had a lot of bits of candy cane.
Doctor What in reply to WhalemanDec 9, 2007. 4:27 PM
Well, it's going to taste like peppermint, hence peppermint bark, but depending on the maker, you end up with different results.
Whaleman (author) in reply to Doctor WhatDec 9, 2007. 7:42 PM
Yeah, I know that. But I don't really like the taste of peppermint.
canida in reply to WhalemanDec 10, 2007. 8:30 AM
You could make it with cinnamon (or other flavor) candies instead.
Whaleman (author) in reply to canidaDec 10, 2007. 3:40 PM
That actually sounds delicious!
abnor says: Jun 23, 2008. 7:54 PM
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?
Whaleman (author) in reply to abnorJun 23, 2008. 8:21 PM
I wouldn't know, we've only ever made it with this recipe.
abnor in reply to WhalemanJun 25, 2008. 7:31 AM
hrmm... well then i shall try it myself :D
crestind says: May 14, 2008. 7:15 PM
This is great! It's one of my favorite candies.
Whaleman (author) in reply to crestindMay 15, 2008. 3:34 PM
I am glad you like it! Are you going to figure out some sort of coke-based topping for it, like you did with your chicken?
crestind in reply to WhalemanMay 15, 2008. 7:37 PM
:P No, not yet!
Whaleman (author) in reply to crestindMay 15, 2008. 10:08 PM
Okay.
Hmm, perhaps cornstarch and coke....
Loosewire; SOE Operative says: Jan 17, 2008. 10:13 AM
....Hmmm....hmmm.......Mmmmmmmm!!!!....looks....so..milky!.....cant......resist!!!!....
Whaleman (author) in reply to Loosewire; SOE OperativeJan 17, 2008. 7:32 PM
Yes, my slave. And soon, the whole world shall be my slave!
Loosewire; SOE Operative in reply to WhalemanJan 19, 2008. 5:26 AM
...Mmmmmmm...rocha slave!
Whaleman (author) in reply to Loosewire; SOE OperativeJan 19, 2008. 8:55 AM
Yes, they are delicious! Although, it is not socially acceptable to eat them...
Loosewire; SOE Operative in reply to WhalemanJan 19, 2008. 10:43 AM
Social acceptablity depends on where you live.....Iceland.
Whaleman (author) in reply to Loosewire; SOE OperativeMay 11, 2008. 2:10 PM
"Iceland", you say.... I shall move there, and proceed to eat my rocha slaves! Buwahahaha!
Loosewire; SOE Operative in reply to WhalemanMay 14, 2008. 8:10 AM
I think I may join you.........mmmmmm...mountains of rocha slaves!
kenstructo says: Dec 14, 2007. 1:38 PM
i like almond rocha and cheese mixed with dead dogs
=)
Whaleman (author) in reply to kenstructoDec 14, 2007. 5:05 PM
Okay. I guess you can like that if you want........
kiaulune says: Dec 6, 2007. 1:10 PM
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.
Very Keri in reply to kiauluneDec 11, 2007. 3:43 AM
lol, i live in the sub tropics. freezer it is! :)
Whaleman (author) in reply to kiauluneDec 6, 2007. 3:55 PM
Hmmm, good ideas, but I prefer it sticking to my teeth, the flavour lasts longer.
phlorgan in reply to WhalemanJan 15, 2008. 10:35 AM
sounds nice.... *drools*
Whaleman (author) in reply to phlorganJan 15, 2008. 5:25 PM
Mmmmm. Too bad I am all out =(. My mum is the only one who is any good at making it in my family, and she only makes it around Christmas.
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