Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Ingredients

　　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

　　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.