Ingredients

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• Pinch of salt
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 to 3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Amaretti or other Italian cookies, 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. Whisk in the chocolate and cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the liqueur and vanilla.
2. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature with cookies for dipping.
3. Photograph by Con Poulos