Almond Roca

Directions

1. 1
   In medium size pot, melt butter.
2. 2
   Add sugar and syrup and cook to hard crack stage on candy thermometer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of nuts.
3. 3
   Spread in ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan to cool.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate in double boiler.
5. 5
   Remove candy from pan and place on waxed paper.
6. 6
   Pour chocolate over candy and top with remaining nuts.
7. 7
   Cool and then break into very small pieces.