Almond Roca

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in saucepan. Add the sugar, water and corn syrup. cook over medium heat, stirring. Bring mixture to 290° on a cooking thermometer (soft crack stage).
2. 2
   Quickly stir in 1/2 cup chopped almonds.
3. 3
   Pour mixture onto ungreased baking sheet. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for surface to firm.
4. 4
   Sprinkle on chocolate chips. When the chips have softened, spread the chocolate evenly over surface.
5. 5
   Sprinkle on remaining almonds.
6. 6
   Store covered.
7. 7
   Makes 1 1/2 pounds.