Homemade almond roca is an easy English toffee with almonds thats topped with dark chocolate.

Perfect for holiday gifts!

I have a severe weak spot for Almond Roca during the holiday season.

Side view of roca candy piled on a plate.

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I can resist fruitcake, all manner of Christmas cookies, puddings, and mince pies.

But when it comes to Almond Roca, will power abandons me.

(That will be an extra hundred situps for the next two weeks, c’mon.)

Melting butter in a red pan to make almond roca recipe.

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A phone call with a rave review prompted her to bring us a second batch along with the recipe.

What is Almond Roca?

Almond Roca is a brand of hard toffee and almonds covered in chocolate.

Adding nuts to melted butter for an almond roca recipe.

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Created by Brown & Haley Co., it’s been around since 1914.

This recipe is for a homemade version of the commercial brand.

What is the Difference Between Almond Roca and English Toffee?

Butter and nuts simmering in a wide skillet to make Melting butter in a red pan to make an almond roca recipe.

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Almond Roca and English toffee are similar.

As mentioned above, Almond Roca is a name brand that mixes the toffee with the almonds.

Troubleshooting Tips

It may take a try or two to get Homemade Almond Roca right.

Pouring almond roca onto a baking sheet.

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Improve your chances sooner rather than later by using these tips.

Place waxed paper between layers of the square so they don’t stick together.

Refrigerator: Refrigerate homemade Almond Roca in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Spreading almond roca on a baking sheet.

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Place waxed paper between layers of the square so they don’t stick together.

Freezer: Freeze homemade Almond Roca in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Place waxed paper between layers of the square so they don’t stick together.

Adding chocolate to the top of the almond roca candy.

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The method of recipe was slightly modified on November 8, 2021.

Homemade Almond Roca

Use an inexpensive chocolate such as Hershey’s.

Spreading melted chocolate over almond roca.

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It has low cocoa butter content.

Place the sugar in the center of a medium saucepan or large, deep skillet.

Add the butter.Bring to a simmer, without stirring, over medium-high heat.

Lifting cooled almond roca up off the baking sheet.

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Once the butter is melted, add the almonds and begin stirring continuously with a wooden spoon.

If you are using a candy thermometer, clip it on now.

It’s helpful, but not required.

A large sheet of almond roca split in half on top a baking sheet.

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To avoid burning, you may need to reduce the heat to medium bit by bit.

Cook too long and it will burn.

Spread it evenly on the top.

Let the almond roca cool to room temperature.

When cool you might lift the whole thing off the pan and break into small pieces.