Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

Hot chocolate is my go-to winter indulgence. To go with it, I like this moist pumpkin cake dusted with cocoa...

Chocolate, cinnamon and a touch of heat are a classic Mexican trio. Any fruit goes in this fudgy dip. And...

Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little...

To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn how...

Here’s a simple cake that’s rich, elegant and over-the-top chocolaty. For finishing touches, add powdered sugar, cocoa or liqueur-flavored whipped...

These chocolate peppermint cookies are the perfect way to get your peppermint fix this winter.

These spiced balls are a yummy twist on a traditional favorite. Sometimes I add mini chocolate chips to the dough...

My husband and I both enjoy cooking, but the baking is left to me. Our sons loved this chocolaty quick...

This is my favorite confection to make at Christmas. Not only is it easy, it's delicious as well. I like...

A small bite of this rich candy is all you need to satisfy a sweet tooth. My family prefers it...

Bake a double batch of these cookies, because they’ll disappear fast! Coconut and walnuts make them crunchy and chewy, and...

In my search for the perfect mocha cheesecake, I ended up combining a few of my favorite recipes to create...

This creamy, quick chocolate pie not only melts in your mouth, it also melts any and all resistance to dessert!...

Honey and maple syrup make these chocolate chip cookies a little different. The maple flavor is light and subtle. —Barbara...

Our coca-cola cake recipe uses not one but two cans of everyone's favorite soda. Move over, mayonnaise! Cola is our...

I bring cake pops to my church group when we have movie nights. This year for Halloween, I used my...

If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the...

We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy,...

This is one of my favorite desserts to make for my chocolate-loving friends. —Kezia Sullivan, Sackets Harbor, New York

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

These chewy peanut clusters, filled with sweet and salty flavors and covered in melted chocolate, couldn't be much easier to...

For the annual Christmas open house we host, I set out a buffet with lots of food and candies like...

This is a simple, delicious and comforting hot cocoa recipe with a hint of cinnamon. It has just the right...

My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...

A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to...

Need a St. Patty’s Day dessert? Our Guinness chocolate cake is a fan-favorite Irish dessert.

Indulge in these dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate truffles. It's an easy, elegant treat that’s perfect for gifting.

"Chocolate chips temp even those who don't care for fruitcake to try this one," says Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan.

Cereal and peanuts add the crunch to these sweet and peanut-buttery treats you can whip up in no time. One...