Almonds
Chocolate Almond Rocha ( Aunt Nancy's Candy)
1 lb. milk or semi-sweet chocotate bar 1 lb. almonds chopped, grate about 1 cup to sprinkle on top 2 cups sugar 1 lb. real butter
In a heavy saucepan cook almonds, sugar and butter over med. heat stirring constantly until first almond pops ( this will take about 15 minutes sugar will turn a rich brown color). Pour into an ungreased 15x10 inch pan spreading very thin. Let cool will take about 3 hrs. Melt chocolate until smooth. Spread over candy. Sprinkle reserved almonds over top. Press gently into chocolate. let cool. Break into pieces.
This is an old time family recipe. It is a Christmas favorite with our Tn. friends and family. I make about 10 lbs. every year. I have a cousin in California who makes about 75 lbs. each yesr for friends and co-workers.
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