Stocking stuffer, For the foodie

Kakao hot chocolate

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$6.00

“Oh, look at this! I have an extra mug right here,” is the best way to ensure you’ll also enjoy a cup of the silky smooth Kakao hot chocolate mix you’re generous enough to give to a co-worker or neighbor. And there’s a flavor for every palate: Semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate, chai, Mexican and mint.

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Kakao hot chocolate

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