Almond Roca - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. toasted almonds, chopped
2 1/3 c. almonds (not toasted), chopped
1 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, melt butter.
Add sugar and chopped, untoasted almonds.
Stir mixture occasionally with a wooden spoon over medium to medium-low heat.
Cook until candy thermometer reads 280\u00b0.
Quickly remove from heat.
Pour into ungreased jelly roll pan and spread out evenly with knife.
While still hot, sprinkle chocolate chips, wait a bit and spread when melted. Sprinkle toasted almonds over top.
Let cool several hours.
Break into small pieces.