Baking Chocolate Recipes

Our contest-winning chocolate chip pound cake recipe features chocolate two ways: in chip form in the cake, and as a...

With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of...

It's nice to offer a little homemade taste when feeding a hungry horde. These cookies also freeze well, so you...

Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just...

This rich pie is always on our Thanksgiving dessert table. Find more of my recipes on my blog, A Southern...

I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can...

If you’re not familiar with chicken mole (pronounced mo-LAY), don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing...

I prepare homemade granola ahead of time—it makes these yogurt treats special.
—Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

A sweet white chocolate drizzle perfectly balances the tangy cranberries in my signature holiday dessert. I also make this tart...

Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It’s a little bite of decadence and a...

My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide red. It's an impressive addition...

Our family hosts an annual barn party for our close friends, complete with a pie cook-off. A few years ago,...

My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

My favorite kind of cake, red velvet, inspired me to create this fudge. If you'd like, spoon the candy mixture...

These apple treats are a staple in my Christmas goody packages. Sometimes I add an 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne to...

For anyone who loves banana bread but doesn't have an hour for baking, whip up a batch of banana chocolate...

I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...

I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual...

Indulge in the rich flavors of these turtle cookies, which combine luscious chocolate, gooey caramel and crunchy toasted pecans. These...

This is one of my family's favorite cookies. My brother baked them for a Boy Scout fundraiser, and they were...

For a twist, use white chocolate chips in the cups and drizzle with white chocolate. — Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland

A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate,...

Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century...

My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy...

My best friend, Amber, taught me how to make this classic Norwegian dessert. They are a great mash-up of a...

There are incredible surprises in this festive bark, including dark chocolate, candy canes and cream-filled cookies. We keep a big...

If I could make a batch of cookies a day, I'd be in baking heaven. I made these for my...

I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe...

When my daughter was just 7 years old, she had the brilliant idea of adding Oreo cookies to cereal treats....