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Butter: Chocolate Almond Butter

Source of Recipe


Cook's Recipes






List of Ingredients



• 1 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp amaretto liqueur
  
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
  
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted lightly and chopped
  






Instructions



1. In a small metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt chocolate with sugar and amaretto while stirring. Cool mixture to room temperature.
   
   
2. In a bowl, cream together the butter, chocolate mixture and almonds. Let the butter stand, covered, in a cool place for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
   
   Serve with scones, croissants, or toast. Refrigerate unused portions.
   
   Makes 1 cup.