ALMOND ROCCA 
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. butter
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 c. sliced almonds
1 (8 oz.) chocolate candy bar
1 c. ground walnuts

Melt butter and butter in heavy iron skillet. Stir in sugar. Cook until mixture is lemon-colored and bubbly, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Add sliced almonds. Cook until mixture is lightly browned and smooth, stirring constantly. Pour into foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with half the candy pieces; spread over almond mixture when melted. Top with half the ground walnuts. Invert in second foil-lined baking sheet. Spread with remaining candy pieces, sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Yields 16 servings.

 

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