Chocolate Butter

As if pumpkin bread is not delicious enough on its own, Hy-Vee is suggesting we slather dark chocolate butter on top! I can't think of a better idea.

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and the water until smooth. Add butter; cook and stir over med-low heat until bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 min. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Pour into a small bowl. Cool for 1 hr. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

I am going to make some of this up and keep it refrigerated all Fall to douse all kinds of yummies in.

Cute pumpkin pan is available from Nordic Ware for $19.99.