Amaretto Chocolate Dip

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Pre-Notes

This is a nice dessert to serve on Valentine's Day!

Ingredients

1. 1/2 c heavy cream
2. 2 T unsalted butter
3. 2 T light brown sugar, packed
4. 2 T corn syrup
5. salt, pinch
6. 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
7. 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
8. 1 t vanilla extract
9. 2 to 3 T Amaretto liqueur, optional
10. Amaretti or other Italian cookies, for dipping
11. fresh fruit for dipping

Instructions

1. Bring the heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
2. Whisk in the chocolate and cocoa powder until smooth.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and Amaretto, if using.
4. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature with cookies and fruit for dipping.

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