Description

This Pumpkin Spice Almond Roca combines buttery toffee, dark chocolate, and spiced almonds into a crunchy, festive candy that captures the cozy flavors of fall. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or indulging at home, it’s a rich, aromatic treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups PLANTERS® Pumpkin Spice Almonds, divided

1 3/4 cups Butter, cubed

1 cup Granulated sugar

1 cup Brown sugar

1/4 cup Light corn syrup

1 tsp Pumpkin spice extract

1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice

2 cups Dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

Line a 15×10-inch baking pan with foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Coarsely chop 3/4 cup of the almonds and set aside. Pulse the remaining 3/4 cup in a food processor until coarsely crushed. Spread crushed almonds over the prepared pan.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, pumpkin spice extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir frequently until the mixture reaches 290°F (soft-crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the crushed almonds on the pan.
Sprinkle dark chocolate chips over the warm toffee and let melt for 2–3 minutes. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the reserved chopped almonds over the top.
Cool completely at room temperature, then break into pieces and serve or store.

Notes

Use a candy thermometer for precise results — 290°F is the soft-crack stage.

For a different twist, use milk or white chocolate instead of dark.

To deepen the flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the toffee mixture.

Regular roasted almonds can be used if pumpkin spice almonds aren’t available; add extra pumpkin pie spice to maintain flavor.

Let the toffee cool fully before breaking to ensure clean, crisp pieces.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Candy / Dessert
Method: Boiling and Pouring
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 240
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg