Almond Rocca
adapted from a couple of recipes
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3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
3 ounces (1/2 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
Butter 9-inch square pan. Spread nuts in bottom. In medium saucepan, heat sugar and butter to boiling. Be careful to not burn. Stir constantly for 7 minutes. Immediately spread mixture over nuts. Evenly sprinkle chips on top. Cover pan to allow contained heat to melt chocolate. Spread melted chocolate over candy. Cut into 1-1/2 inch squares while still hot. Chill until firm.
*lightly toasted walnuts or pecans may be substituted