Here’s how to make a delicious cup of hot chocolate

In honor of National Hot Chocolate Day, our friends at Amelie’s are showing us how to make a delicious and decadent cup of chocolatey goodness!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - We’re in the middle of the chilly season and it’s the perfect time to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.

In honor of National Hot Chocolate Day, our friends at Amelie’s are showing us how to make a delicious and decadent cup of chocolatey goodness!

Hot Chocolate:

Total Time: 10 mins.

Makes about 4-6 cups of hot chocolate.

Chocolate Sauce

● 8 fl oz of Heavy Whipping Cream

● 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

● 1 tsp. of Vanilla Extract

Cup of Hot Chocolate

1. Add 2.5 oz or ⅓ of a cup of the sauce to any desired cup.

2. Warm up 8 oz of your preferred milk, either by steaming, on stovetop, or microwave.

3. Add the warmed milk to the cup and stir.

4. If you like your hot chocolate more chocolatey, add a tablespoon of sauce to your desired consistency.

5. Add any desired toppings like whipped cream or marshmallows and enjoy!

6. Store any extra sauce in a container in the fridge.

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