Cocoa Recipes

I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint, especially at Christmastime. It's just not Christmas at our house without these...

Here's an extra-special treat from the freezer. Peppermint ice cream rolled into a homemade chocolate cake gives dinner a refreshing...

I combined the perfect summer snack with my favorite brownie recipe to get these s'mores brownies. They're sure to wow...

People are amazed that this luscious, moist and tender cake is a light dessert. I love the rich chocolate flavor...

This cookie recipe—a favorite of our four children—has been in my collection for years. Sometimes I'll substitute mint-flavored chips for...

There's a bit of my state's history behind these brownies' name and shape. In 1990, when I entered them at...

Meet the Cook: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for...

Meet the Cook: In our chocolate-loving house, this cake disappears very quickly! My husband and I have a 6-month-old son....

I'm one of those people who need chocolate on a regular basis. I looked high and low for a rich...

"Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies?" inquires field editor Diane Hixon, who credits cocoa in the batter for the double...

"These soft, moist little treats have been a favorite of mine for many years," relates Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond,...

Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

This rich chocolate fudge is sure to delight someone you love. —Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

If you want to still enjoy one of these soft, chocolate chip peanut butter cup cookies the day after you...

A big bite into a scrumptious s’more brings back sweet campfire memories. This fancy take on the classic treat is...

This brownie recipe with cocoa powder is heaven fresh out of the oven.

A special friend gave me this recipe more than 20 years ago. The cake has a wonderful chocolate frosting with...

These mouthwatering mini cakes make the perfect treat for a twosome. My mom used to make these when I was...

THIS is a moist delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary. Sometimes my husband puts a scoop...

HERE'S a recipe that satisfies a sweet tooth without any fuss. This wonderful pudding can be served plain or topped...

When I first made my decadent slow-cooker chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. Now it's one...

I received this recipe from my best friend over 10 years ago...and I still get rave reviews whenever I serve...

My husband Merrill and I tasted a restaurant’s brownie dessert, and it was hard to beat. I topped it though...

I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...

These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They're also great with a variety of fillings—try making...

This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy....

My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I...

Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes I make each year for my...

My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that's OK because they are so light. The meringue-like...