Baking Chocolate Recipes

Our recipes with baking chocolate include decadent desserts that showcase the ultra-chocolatey and intense unsweetened chocolate at its best.

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    Gingerbread Truffles

    I never received compliments on my baking until I brought my gingerbread truffles to a party. Every Christmas, family, friends...


    Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies

    At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate...


    Winter White Filling or Frosting

    How versatile! Prepare this recipe for use as a cake filling, frosting or both. —Sarah Thompson, Greenfield, Wisconsin


    Striped Chocolate Popcorn

    For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop...


    Dark Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    A colleague brought this in one day for someone’s birthday. I grow zucchini in my garden so I had a...


    Peppermint Cheesecake on a Stick

    Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one,...


    Chocolate Almond Brittle

    Here in Kern County, there are thousands of acres of almond orchards. I like to experiment with recipes—always trying to...


    Pecan-Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

    This cake's one I prepare frequently for Sunday dinner. I also make it for church meetings and to take to...

    Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    My children always looked forward to these fudge brownies as an after-school snack. They're so fudgy they don't need icing....


    German Chocolate Pie

    I'm known among family and friends for my desserts. This one is their very favorite. It's been a sweet standby...


    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Rosemary Ganache

    This rich cake is the essence of moist, dense and chocolaty. A silky chocolate ganache infused with rosemary really takes...


    Banana Mocha-Chip Muffins

    These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...


    Gluten-Free Granola Bar Recipe

    Learn to make our go-to gluten-free granola bars in three simple steps.


    Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes

    Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...


    Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

    These chocolate haystack cookies are classic and couldn't be simpler to make. They're delightfully crunchy and made with just three...


    Warm Rocky Road Cake

    When it's warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn't think a...


    Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds

    I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...

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    Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer Cake

    If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The...


    Peanutty Candy Bars

    These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin


    Chocolate Cashew Clusters

    People are crazy about these cashews coated in toffee and three kinds of chocolate. They make gift-giving sweet and simple...


    Triple-Layer Chocolate Cheesecake

    Nothing is as wonderful as cheesecake! This one features delicious chocolate crust and white chocolate flavor! It's so beautiful, guests...


    Turtle Praline Tart

    This rich dessert is my own creation, and I'm very proud of it. It's easy enough to make for everyday...


    Chocolate Turtle Cake

    We created this decadent chocolate cake showcasing a creamy caramel layer and rich ganache. A small slice goes a long...

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    Turtle Candy

    Classic turtle candy is super easy to make with pecans, caramel and chocolate—even for beginner candy makers! Try it once,...


    Ben’s English Toffee

    I’ve been cooking since I was very young, and I first made this toffee recipe when I was 12 years...


    Chocolate Scotcheroos

    This chocolate scotcheroos recipe was given to me by one of my students at school. It has become one of...


    Cannoli Cupcakes

    These jumbo cupcakes feature a fluffy, creamy cannoli-like filling. White chocolate curls on top are the crowning touch.—Taste of Home...


    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

    Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...


    Strawberries with Chocolate Cream Filling

    Just a sweet little something to top off any meal and make it special. These party-pretty bites are as easy...