Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
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					Grown Up Hot Chocolate
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: 4 servings
					
					Preparation Time: and Total Time: 15 min
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 1/2 | cup | (4 ounces) 60% Cacao Bittersweet chocolate chips | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | half and half | 
									
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											| 1 | tablespoon | amaretto (almond liqueur) | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | vanilla extract | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | whipped cream or whipped topping | 
									
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											|  |  | unsweetened cocoa powder, if desired | 
									
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						Directions:
						In saucepan over low heat, bring chocolate and half-and-half to simmer, whisking constantly. 
Simmer 1 minute or until mixture thickens slightly.
Remove from heat; whisk in liqueur and vanilla.
Pour into four 1/2-cup demitasse or coffee cups. 
Top each serving with 2 tablespoons whipped cream; dust with Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa (if desired). Serve immediately.
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Tip: 
Instead of amaretto, use 1 tablespoon hazelnut, coffee or orange liqueur or peppermint schnapps, or 1/2 teaspoon almond or peppermint extract.
Recipe used with permission by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
	https://www.charlestownminisuper.com/Recipes/Detail/6222/Grown_Up_Hot_Chocolate