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

Instructions

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.