Love the indulgent flavor of dark chocolate? Bake up these treats at home—all start with a bag of dark chocolate chips.
19 Recipes That Start with a Bag of Dark Chocolate Chips
1/19
Gingerbread Truffles
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I never received compliments on my baking until I brought my gingerbread truffles to a party. Every Christmas, family, friends and even co-workers ask me to make these. —Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 113 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
2/19
Chocolate Babka
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this chocolate babka. It's a rewarding recipe for taking the next step in your bread baking. Even if it's slightly imperfect going into the oven, it turns out gorgeous. Look at those swirls! —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 181 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
3/19
Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 lbs
From the Recipe Creator:
There are incredible surprises in this festive bark, including dark chocolate, candy canes and cream-filled cookies. We keep a big supply ready for gift-giving. —Robin Turner, Lake Elsinore, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce: 158 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
4/19
Easy Mexican Brownies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I was hosting a fun Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed a quick dessert. Dressing up an ordinary boxed brownie mix made life easy and delicious! —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 173 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
5/19
Sweet & Salty Truffle Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings (24 truffles)
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade truffles—a little bit sweet and a little bit salty—will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in the fridge.—Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 3 truffles: 1059 calories, 78g fat (42g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 496mg sodium, 88g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
6/19
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of mocha and peanut butter will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table. The garnish is a little extra work, but what are special occasions for? —Tammy Bollman, Minatare, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice (calculated without chocolate curls): 883 calories, 60g fat (23g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
7/19
Caramel Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After over 20 years of making this shortbread, I’ve finally found the perfect pairing—salted caramel and dark chocolate. So I layered them with my favorite shortbread crust. —Lisa Glenn, Sarasota, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 334 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
8/19
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. My family loves this chocolaty treat. —Shari McKinney, Birney, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 212 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
9/19
Salted Dark Chocolate Tart
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was little, my grandpa always had a bag of caramels in his truck and a few in his pocket. Whether we were camping or going to a movie, I enjoyed sharing caramels with him. Now I try to put caramel in as many of my desserts as possible, including this sweet and salty tart. —Leah Tackitt, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 324 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
10/19
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3 pounds (81 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Something about the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is just so addicting. This fudge makes a heartfelt homemade gift, or just a treat that's worth sharing. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 85 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
11/19
Cranberry Dark Chocolate Trail Mix
Total Time
5 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A close friend once gave me a jar of trail mix that was absolutely delicious. My re-creation comes pretty close to the original and is truly one of my favorite snacks! —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 176 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
12/19
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
13/19
Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The orange and chocolate flavors make a classic pairing in this traditional Italian dessert. I serve it during the holidays and for special occasions. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 525 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
14/19
Chocolate-Covered Pomegranate Seeds
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 dozen (about 1 pound)
From the Recipe Creator:
I dunk pomegranate seeds in chocolate to get these easy little treats friends and family love. —Jim Javorsky, Havre de Grace, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 70 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
15/19
Double Chocolate Espresso Pound Cake
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
From the Recipe Creator:
Two of my biggest loves in life—chocolate and coffee—come together in this velvety pound cake. Grate some extra chocolate on top and thank me later. —Rachel Bernhard Seis, Taste of Home Senior Editor
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 573 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 91g carbohydrate (71g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
16/19
Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot Cookies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means “almond bread.” The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century Eastern Europe. There are many variations made of different dried fruits and nuts. My chocolate chip version is more modern-American. —Kimberly Scott, Kosciusko, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 127 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
17/19
Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a special appetizer that won’t last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this grown-up dipped fruit. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 fig: 308 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
18/19
Slow-Cooker Strawberry Soda Cake
Total Time
2 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When you want a sweet cake without the heat of the oven, this slow-cooked strawberry spin
on cola cake comes in handy. The topping smells divinely like chocolate-covered strawberries. (Remember this one for Valentine’s Day!) Delicious served with whipped cream or powdered sugar. —Laura Herbage, Covington, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 504 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 88g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
19/19
Nuts and Seeds Trail Mix
Total Time
5 min
Servings
5 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
A filling blend of nuts, seeds, chocolate chips and dried fruit keeps you healthy by the handful. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 336 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
