Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

Who doesn’t love chocolate? As avid bakers and cooks, we reach for these recipes with chocolate to indulge the most decadant cravings.

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    Marshmallow Fudge

    You'll find it nearly impossible to resist this rich chocolate delight. It's chock-full of marshmallows and graham crackers—and no one...


    Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

    "Yummy chocolate and luscious berries create bursts of sweetness in these treats," relates Carol Schwammel of Antioch, California. "My family...


    Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

    —David Heppner, Brandon, Florida


    Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake

    You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...


    Chocolate Sauce Brownies

    These moist cake-like brownies are loaded with crunchy nuts and topped with sweet frosting. If you don't have leftover chocolate...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

    You can make a batch of chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats in a matter of minutes with just a...


    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    More than a hint of cool mint makes this delicious sipper a special switch from traditional hot chocolate. Besides the...


    Chocolate Mini Loaves

    The moist texture of these mini loaves resembles a pound cake. Each bite is rich and succulent, making this perfect...

    Old-World Rye Bread

    Rye and caraway give this bread wonderful flavor, while the surprise ingredient of baking cocoa adds to the rich, dark...


    Orange Chocolate Chip Bread

    The classic combination of flavors in this recipe reminds me of the orange and chocolate candy my grandmother made for...


    Chocolate Snowball Cookies

    These dainty cookies just melt in your mouth. I enjoy making them for get-togethers when there are lots of people...


    Peanut Butter Fingers

    Always a hit with the teenagers in our house, these rich bars are sure to please the peanut butter lovers...


    Triple Fudge Brownies

    When you're in a hurry to make dessert, here's a "mix of mixes" that's so convenient and quick. The result...


    Chocolate Bonbons

    These six-ingredient chocolate bonbons are simple to make and always a delight. They make a welcome offering for housewarmings or...


    Chocolate Peppermint Cake

    Our chocolate peppermint cake is the perfect festive recipe if you’re looking to add Christmas cheer into your holiday season.


    Gold Rush Brownies

    With six kids to keep an eye on, my mother relied on quick-and-easy recipes like this. Now my own family,...


    Chocolate Mint Cookies

    Of all my cookie recipes, these are my family's favorites. When they're given a choice between them and store-bought mint...

    Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies

    My husband likes the flavor and texture of these cookies. Milk chocolate chips and sliced almonds make them deliciously different....


    Soft Chocolate Cookies

    My family expects the cookie jar to be filled with home-baked goodies year-round. They don't care for nuts but can't...


    Big Batch Cookies

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


    Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats

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


    Crazy Halloween Blondies

    I have a real sweet tooth, so Halloween is my favorite holiday. I came up with these bars for my...


    Bourbon-Kissed Pecan Pie

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

    Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing

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


    White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Tart

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


    Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

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


    Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake

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


    Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies

    I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....


    Chocolate-Filled Cookies with Peppermint Frosting

    Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and...