Neens Almond Roca - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. butter (not margarine)
2 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
chocolate chips
finely chopped almonds

Preparation

In a large, heavy pan, melt butter.
Add sugar; stir until dissolved.
Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time (will crackle a little).
Add corn syrup.
Stir constantly until candy thermometer reaches 295\u00b0 (this takes quite a while).
Immediately pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Let cool; break into pieces.
Dip pieces into melted chocolate chips and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Let set on waxed paper.