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.

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.

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.

Leftover hot chocolate or cocoa mix gives a chocolatey kick to these pancakes, inside and on top. Fold it into the batter and then also simmer it with the maple syrup for decadent drizzling.

If you have hot chocolate mix kicking around in your pantry, use some of it to make this easy dessert. This chocolate pudding is topped with whipped cream, but mini marshmallows would be great too!