NOELLE + DOUBLE HOT CHOCOLATE

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Directed by: Marc Lawrence

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Hader, and Kingsley Ben-Adir

Screenplay by: Marc Lawrence

Elf Serge: “Two double hot chocolates - one with extra whipped cream and…peppermint.”

Nick Kringle: “Thank garland for hot chocolate and peppermint.”

Double Hot Chocolate (recipe from Ina Garten: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/double-hot-chocolate-recipe-1925115)

2 1/2 c. whole milk

2 c. half-and-half

8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped

8 oz. milk chocolate, chopped

1 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. instant espresso or coffee powder

Heat the milk and half-and-half in a saucepan over medium heat until just below the simmering point. Remove the pan from the heat and add both chocolates. When the chocolates are melted, add the sugar, vanilla, and espresso. Whisk vigorously. Reheat gently and serve immediately.