Almond Roca (English Toffee)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 17

Almond Roca (English Toffee) recipe for your sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	butter ( enough to butter pan )
	2 cups almonds ( sliced or chopped )
	2 cups sugar
	2 cups butter ( a pound , no substitutions )
	1/3 cup water
	2 milk chocolate candy bars ( chopped ) or 16 ounces milk chocolate chips ( I thought the chocolate chips worked better than the candy bars )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

10-12

Calories

405

Sugar

36g

Fat

28g

Almond Roca (English Toffee) is a classic candy that has been enjoyed for generations. Made with butter, sugar, almonds, and chocolate, it is a perfect treat for special occasions or for satisfying your sweet tooth. The crunchy texture of the candy coupled with the buttery and nutty taste can make anyone fall in love with it. This recipe makes enough toffee for you to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

Instructions

1.	Butter a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
2.	Spread almonds in bottom of prepared pan.
3.	In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, cook sugar, butter, and water over medium-high heat to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
4.	Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 290 degrees F, soft-crack stage (this should take about 15 minutes).
5.	Quickly pour mixture over almonds in pan, spreading as evenly as possible. Sprinkle chocolate evenly over hot mixture. Let stand for 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
6.	Using a spatula, spread chocolate over candy.
7.	Cool candy completely. Break candy into small pieces.
8.	Store between sheets of wax paper in an airtight container.
9.

PROS

Crunchy, buttery, nutty, and chocolaty delicacy that can make your day and your taste buds happy.

Pairs well with a cup of tea, coffee, or any other beverage of your choice.

CONS

High in calories and sugar, not recommended for frequent consumption.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not exactly a health food, almonds used in this recipe are a good source of healthy fats and protein. Dark chocolate is known to contain antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. However, it is important to consume in moderation as it is still high in calories.