.Homemade Almond Roca

Almond Roca is a homemade version of the commercial candy.
The only problem with this recipe is that it's so good,
I find myself compulsively eating the scraps and edges.
You have been warned!

Ingredients:
3.5 ounces almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 stick (8 tbsp) butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Directions:
Spray a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Cover the bottom of the pan with the chopped almonds,
reserving 2 tbsp for later use.
Place the butter in a medium skillet
over medium-high heat until fully melted.
Add the brown sugar and stir constantly
with a wooden spoon for seven minutes.
Immediately pour the hot sugar mixture
over the almonds and spread smoothly
to the edges with a spatula.
While mixture is still hot,
sprinkle the chopped chocolate on top.
Let the chocolate soften and melt,
and smooth it evenly with a spatula or knife.
Sprinkle the top with the reserved chopped almonds
while the chocolate is still wet.
Place the pie pan in the freezer
for 20 minutes to set the candy.
Remove from freezer and break apart,
or cut into small squares with a large sharp knife.
Store in an airtight container
in the refrigerator for up to a week.