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Place the amaretti and bittersweet chocolate in the work bowl of a food processor or in a blender and process until pulverized; set aside.
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Preheat a waffle iron.
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If youd like to serve the waffles warm, preheat an oven to 350F.
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Melt the butter; set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar and cocoa.
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In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla, almond extract and eggs until well blended.
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Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir with the whisk to combine.
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Fold in the amaretti-chocolate mixture and the melted butter.
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Lightly butter or spray the grids of the waffle iron, if needed.
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Brush or spray the grids again only if subsequent waffles stick.
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Spoon out 1/3 cup of batter (or the amount recommended by the manufacturers instructions) onto the hot iron.
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Use a metal spatula or wooden spoon to spread the batter evenly over the grids.
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Close the lid and bake until just set.
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Bake these slightly less than you do other waffles because chocolate has a tendency to burn easily.
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Theres no need to worry, but you do want to keep an eye on these.
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Transfer the finished waffles to a cooling rack while you make the rest.
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If desired, just before serving, warm the waffles briefly, about 2 minutes, in the oven.
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Theyre good at room temperature, too.
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To Serve:
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You can present a full five-of-hearts to each person, shaking a dusting of confectioners sugar over the entire waffle and then scooping some Amaretto whipped cream or ice cream onto the center.
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Hot fudge sauce is both luscious and luxurious over these.
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Broken into individual hearts and filled with ice cream, these make fabulous sandwiches.
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Makes about 10 full five-of-hearts or about six 6 1/2-inch round waffles.
