How to Make Chocolate Butter

Whoever thought of adding chocolate to butter was a genius. It is so decadent and good. Here is a recipe that will have you whipping up your own chocolate butter in no time.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup butter
• 4 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp. sugar
• Small bowl
• Hand mixer

Instructions

1. Remove one pound of butter from fridge and allow it soften for 1/2 hour.

2. Combine butter, cocoa and sugar into a bowl.

3. Whip contents with a hand mixer until contents are well mixed and the butter appears slightly fluffy.

4. Place on a plate and "shape" using a spatula. If you want to get really fancy for a dinner party, place the chocolate butter in a mold that suits the occasion. Let it harden in the fridge and then remove from the mold.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add a touch of vanilla to the recipe before mixing.

• Add a dash of mint extract before mixing for mint chocolate butter.

• Add a dash of almond extract to the recipe before mixing for chocolate almond butter.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
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