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6 Things You Can Make with Hot Cocoa Mix

Store-bought hot cocoa powder can make more than just a hot holiday drink.

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Hot Chocolate Everything

Skip traditional hot cocoa and turn those easy-to-use packets into chocolatey holiday desserts.

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Hot Chocolate Brownies

These one-bowl brownies couldn't be easier to make, and adding leftover hot chocolate mix is the perfect way to make them extra special. Interested in a Mexican hot chocolate version? Just add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients and sprinkle the top of each brownie with a pinch of chili powder.

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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Use your leftover hot chocolate or cocoa mix in both the crust and the filling of this super-rich cheesecake that tastes just like the classic drink.

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Hot Chocolate Marble Pound Cake

This swirly pound cake is the perfect place to use leftover hot chocolate mix. Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips if you want a little more chocolate.

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