1. Heat sugar in a sauce pan and add 1/4 cup water.
2. When it reaches a 1-string consistency, add khoa, cocoa powder and butter.
3. Stir for a few minutes until it thickens and the mass starts leaving the sides of the pan.
4. Mix in half the almonds.
5. Pour into a greased plate and decorate with the remaining almonds.
6. Allow to cool for a few minutes and cut into squares while still warm.

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