Cocoa Recipes

When I first made my decadent chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's one...

Red velvet cookies and cakes are so pretty, but I always wish they had a bigger flavor. I infused these...

These cookies are soft, chewy and taste as good as they sound. The first time I baked them, I took...

I was running out of ideas on what to make for a friend for her upcoming 50th so I made...

Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...

Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...

Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts...

My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...

You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...

Shortcake is one of the greatest desserts, especially when using fresh strawberries. These chocolate strawberry shortcakes are a great treat...

Bound to impress, this dessert features velvety cream cheese, fresh red strawberries and a drizzle of fudge atop a crunchy...

I watched my grandma prepare her red velvet showstopper many times for family get-togethers. The fluffy butter frosting perfectly complements...

These tiny sheet cakes boast a homemade chocolate flavor as big as Texas itself, reports Hope Meece from her home...

Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take...

When you present this eye-catching dessert on your table, you'll be thanked with many "ooohs" and "aaahs".
It may...

Kids are thrilled to find a marshmallow hidden under this cookie's cocoa frosting. I enjoyed these cookies as a child,...

These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...

Our family is very active in our county fair. This fudge was the only fair entry not to melt in...

Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and...

A simple baked pear becomes an elegant dessert when drizzled with chocolate sauce that's laced with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg....

I first made these cakes for a friend when I lived in the dorms at college and had no access...

With three active children, I don't usually fuss with fancy desserts. This one is simple but impressive--it's the one I...

We serve up a decadent breakfast of French toast from the kitchen of our family-run bed-and-breakfast. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This delectable dessert features sweet whipped cream and moist chocolate cake rolled up and dusted with powdered sugar. A family...

Sweeten any meal with these fun, frosted chocolate cupcakes that take just minutes to make. The finger-licking flavor packs far...

Everyone likes a good old-fashioned cookie mix—and this one is especially popular with chocoholics! Tie the prep and baking directions...

The recipe for these filled and frosted cupcakes was handed down by my mother-in-law, who taught this fledgling cook what...

This cobbler came about because I love chocolate-covered strawberries. Top it with whipped cream, either plain or with a little...

If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...