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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    Chocolate Peanut Squares

    If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...


    Almond Macaroons

    These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...


    Walnut Chocolate Hearts

    I've been making these cute cookies with mom since I was a little girl. They're certainly one of my favorites...


    White Chocolate Popcorn Deluxe

    This popcorn recipe is so fast and simple. I take it to potlucks and for the teachers' table at work....


    Bacon-Pecan Chocolate Truffles

    I love eating these truffles the day after I make them, after the full flavor of the bacon comes through....


    Coconut Almond Candies

    I love Christmas candy, and these simple but special chocolates are among my favorites. They're easy to assemble in paper-lined...


    White Chocolate Cranberry Muffins

    I wasn't sure how these muffins would go over with my family, but everyone raved about the combination of white...


    Easy Holiday Fudge

    A friend shared this quick and easy candy recipe with me. The holidays wouldn't be the same without it.

    Warm Chocolate Melting Cups

    These little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is...


    Chocolate Rum Truffles

    It's hard to eat just one of these chocolaty silky candies. I like to keep some on hand for a...


    Salted Dark Chocolate Tart

    When I was little, my grandpa always had a bag of caramels in his truck and a few in his...


    Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes

    Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...


    Raspberry Chocolate Puffs

    This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because
    it makes a spectacular presentation. The best...


    Malted Chocolate Cheesecake

    With an impressive presentation and a scrumptious, classic malt flavor, this downsized dessert will make anyone feel special. —Anna Ginsberg,...


    Chocolate S’mores Tart

    I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply...


    Birch Pretzel Logs

    At the root of this treat is plenty of penny-wise practicality. "I first started making the 'logs' after I saw...


    French Christmas Cookies

    These moist treats will have everyone reaching for more. Folks tell me they enjoy these French Christmas cookies. In fact,...

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    Italian Butter Cookies

    Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...


    Crackle Cookies

    Because these cookies crack on top, my granddaughter thinks I make a mistake when I bake them—until she takes a...


    Sacher Torte Cookies

    This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot...


    Chocolate Angel Pie

    Chocolate lovers really go for this pie. The filling is not too sweet, making a nice complement to the sweet...


    Swiss Chocolate Bars

    —Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts


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    Broadway Brownie Bars

    I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to...

    German Chocolate Ring

    This recipe is modeled after German sweet chocolate cake, which is my favorite, so it's no wonder I enjoy making...


    Chocolate Pecan Pie

    This recipe originated here in Louisville. It is often served during the famous Kentucky Derby, but it's good any other...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

    These oatmeal chocolate chip muffins are just sweet enough to be a treat and tasty enough for everyday enjoyment.


    Chocolate Orange Cookies

    My three sisters like the combination of chocolate and orange as much as I do, so we all really savor...


    Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

    These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes...


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    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

    These soft, tender chocolate chip zucchini muffins can be made whether you have a bumper crop of zucchini or not—no...