Almond Roca

A handwritten double-batch recipe for homemade Almond Roca with butter, almonds, and semi-sweet chocolate, finished with nuts on both sides.

A handwritten double-batch recipe for homemade Almond Roca with butter, almonds, and semi-sweet chocolate, finished with nuts on both sides.

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