
Chunky Breakfast Cookies
Who says cookies aren’t for breakfast? We devour these hearty oatmeal cookies, especially on the run. Add any dried fruits...


Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
These cranberry cheesecake bars are rich and sweet, and they boast a surprisingly complex flavor profile.

Lemon Cornmeal Cookies
Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor....

No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints
Years ago, a friend gave me a recipe for chocolate peanut treats that didn't require baking. I thought it...

Applesauce Brownies
These moist, cinnamon-flavored brownies are quite easy to make. The recipe can also be doubled and baked in a jelly...

White Chocolate Fudge
You'll savor the sweetness of this white chocolate fudge. It calls for minimal prep time and readily available ingredients, just...
Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies
A friend gave me this recipe quite a while ago, and I like to make them for our five children...

Chocolate Turtles
There's nothing slow about these turtles—they're so rich and delicious they go in a hurry around our house! They also...

Milk Chocolate Fudge
A fellow "chocoholic" gave me this recipe, and it's very popular with my husband and children. I like the fact...

Chocolate Haystacks
These candies are great for parties and snacks—they're always a hit when I serve them.
Mama’s Million-Dollar Fudge
No other fudge I've tasted comes close to the smooth, chocolate taste of this million-dollar fudge recipe, which my mother-in-law...

Ribbon Fantasy Fudge
I developed this recipe especially for my husband, who likes anything that has chocolate and peanut butter together!
Buttermilk Chocolate Zucchini Cake
I received this recipe from my best friend over 10 years ago...and I still get rave reviews whenever I serve...
Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding
My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...

Halloween Chocolate Lollipops
"Kids really love the spooky shapes of these lollipops, and the vanilla and chocolate coatings make a pretty pair," says...

Magic Wands
These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the...

Chocolate Crepes
If you think crepes are merely breakfast fare, our home economists insist you try these cream-filled chocolate crepes for dessert!...
Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie
This is our Test Kitchen's version of the regional classic. The chocolate pecan pie is infused with Kentucky bourbon.—Taste of...


Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Bars
Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon...

Caramel-Chocolate Oat Squares
In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect...
Marbled Chocolate Peanut Cookies
This recipe came about by accident when I was making both my husband's favorite peanut butter cookies and my favorite...

Cappuccino Muffins
These are my favorite muffins to serve with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of cold milk. Not...

Marble Brownies
"I like to cook and enjoy trying new recipes," relates Diana Coppernoll of Linden, North Carolina. A cream cheese topping...

Marshmallow Pops
Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...


Chocolate Chip Blondies
These chocolate chip blondies are a comforting treat that's ready in just 30 minutes. Meet your new go-to potluck dessert!

Caramel Chocolate Bars
Chocolate, caramel sauce and chopped pecans form the irresistibly chewy layer at the heart of these decadent oatmeal caramel chocolate...

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
These huge cookies are a family favorite. No one can resist their sweet chocolaty taste.—Lori Sporer, Oakley, Kansas

Coconut Easter Eggs
You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make your own coconut Easter eggs. The added advantage is that you...