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Chocolate Almond Butter

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Ingredients

1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon Amaretto
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted lightly and chopped

Preparation

  1. In a small metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water melt the chocolate with the sugar and the Amaretto, stirring, and let the mixture cool to room temperature. In a bowl cream together the butter, the chocolate mixture, and the almonds. Let the butter stand, covered, in a cool place for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Serve the butter with croissants or toast.

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