Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2012

I have made quite a few hot chocolate mixes, this week, since buying the ingredients to make one. This one is by far the best! I don't know if it is because it uses powdered sugar instead of regular, or because it has added cinnamon and marshmallows? I also followed the directions and mixed it in milk instead of water. I used the calculate button to change it to 6 servings and it would make 5-6 drinks. I found that mixing the ingredients in a small ziplock bag, was also a lot less messy. Either way, it tastes just like the packets, but even better. When my neice and nephew are around, constantly asking for cocoa, I will make sure to make up a batch of this. Note: Do not mix the marshmallows in the with the dry mix. They will harden up like the packets. If keeping them separate, it is about 5-6 mini marshmallows per cup.

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Baker Bee

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: May 16, 2011

My 8yo daughter really liked this. We didn't add the cinnamon but we did add 1 small box of chocolate pudding mix. I had seen that recommended on other recipes.

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LAURAMATTNSHAINA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

My wife had a reduced sugar diet that she had to go on for medical reasons and she loves her hot chocolate. I changed out the sugar for Splenda and it worked perfectly. My kids, myself, and her all loved it. I actually can't wait to try it with real sugar;)

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Rick

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2009

i decided to make this for christmas presents this year so i heeded the advice given about more cocoa and did about 3/4 of a cup instead of 1/2. i did one batch of *regular*, one with hazelnut creamer, and one batch of regular plus 4 tbls dried mint leaves. i sampled them all to make sure they turned out ok and they're great! i hope there's enough left for presents!

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tess

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2009

Thought this recipe was perfect as is! I make it every winter... love the cinnamon flavor! So yummy!

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Erin

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2009

I cut this in half, used FF french vanilla powdered creamer and used Splenda. There was enough for a couple cups of cocoa for the kids and a little for me to stir into my coffee. My kids thought it was great but I thought it could have used a little more cocoa and cinnamon. NOTE: For those of you who like cocoa/coffee mixes like me, you can find powdered creamer and coffee granules on the cheap at your local discount grocery.

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Sarah Jo

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Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2008

good, but I would also add a bit more cinnamon, cocoa and powdered sugar.

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koollayo

Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2008

Not bad. I loved the cinnamon flavor, but something wasn't quite right with the mix overall. I agree with the previous review - some more cocoa and sugar might help. Great concept though!

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