Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/6222/Grown_Up_Hot_Chocolate
	
	
 
	
	
		
			
			
			
				
					
				
				
				
					
					
					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.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/6222/Grown_Up_Hot_Chocolate