Creamy Peppermint Patties
These smooth chocolate candies fill the bill for folks who like a little sweetness after a meal but don't want...

Hazelnut Chip Scones
"When I made a friend's scone recipe, I didn't have enough milk, so I substituted hazelnut-flavored nondairy creamer and added...

Chocolate Mint Layer Cake
With its rich icing and minty whipped cream filling, this chocolate mint cake makes a fitting finale to a special...

Chocolate Coconut Neapolitans
These yummy striped cookies with a chocolaty twist are easy and fun to make, but they do need some time...

Double Chocolate Bars
"A friend brought these fudgy bars a few years ago to tempt me with yet another chocolate treat," notes Nancy...

Dairy-Free Brownies
Trust us, these dairy-free brownies are so good that your friends and family won't even realize what's missing.

Chocolate Frosting with Chocolate Chips
Whisking up a batch of smooth-as-silk, fudgy chocolate frosting with chocolate chips is a snap using this short recipe and...

Fudge Cookies
Delight in the rich, fudgy goodness of these easy-to-make fudge cookies. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cookies combine semisweet chocolate,...

Chocolate Dipped Brownies
My family calls these bars "the world's chocolatiest brownies" and is more than happy to gobble up a batch whenever...

Orange Chocolate Meltaways
The terrific combination of chocolate and orange makes these some of the best truffles I've ever had. As holiday gifts,...

Chocolate Caramel Candy
Similar to a Snickers bar—but better—this homemade chocolate caramel candy will scratch your itch for a chewy, chocolaty, caramel, peanut...

Mixed Nut Bars
One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca,...

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods
Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
These crowd-pleasing cupcakes are quick, moist and yummy! —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Cookie Pizza
"I contribute this quick-and-easy treat to every bake sale our two daughters are involved in," writes Debbie Johnson of Centertown,...

M&M Snack Mix
This colorful snack mix, shared by Billie Blanton of Kingsport, Tennessee, will satisfy a "sweet tooth" or "salty tooth"!
Cranberry Chocolate Walnut Pie
For a showstopping holiday pie, I mix cranberries, chocolate and walnuts. A little touch of rum makes it even happier....

Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie
The orange and chocolate flavors make a classic pairing in this traditional Italian dessert. I serve it during the holidays...
3D Chocolate Cheesecake
This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks...

Banana-Almond Milk Shakes
A few sips of this flavorful shake will curb the hungriest sweet tooth. For a lighter version, substitute a tablespoon...
Melting Snowmen
These sweet, minty snowmen that are sure to melt hearts. Feel free to experiment with different candies for the decorations....

Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Cake
O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep...
Simple Turtle Cheesecake
For an almost instant dessert, I spread homemade ganache and caramel sauce over premade cheesecake. It always makes busy holidays...

Caramel-Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies
These cookies are more cake-like; a nice change from the more common chewier chocolate chip cookie. I've been known to...

Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Of all the recipes in my repertoire, I knew my Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies would have the best shot of...

Peanut Pretzel Toffee Bark
My toffee has been a traditional must-make treat for my family and friends for over 40 years. My Dad taught...


Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I've written...


Martha Washington Candy
Martha Washington candy is a nostalgic confection that’s been passed down for generations. Don’t let the word “candy” intimidate you!...

Bacon Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Blondies
There's nothing better than a cookie, brownie and cheesecake mixed together, with bacon to top it off! —Katie O'Keeffe, Derry,...