Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

This is a very quick, easy and fun dessert for any occasion. The possibilities are endless with these cute bites....

Our red velvet cake recipe is traditionally southern with light, tender, ruby-red cakes held together with a rich vanilla frosting.

I created this after my dad said that my graham cracker crust should be topped with dark chocolate and pecans....

Make your own peanut butter eggs with this easy no-bake recipe. A rich peanut butter filling, a chocolaty coating and...

When I ask my husband what he would like me to bake, he often asks for these fudgy, nutty bars....

These cupcakes taste very similar to fluffy chocolate chip cookies and were the signature dish of my husband's Aunt Lois...

This brandied white cocoa is a wonderful drink to warm up with after coming in from the cold. Whipped topping...

This bread is irresistible! A friend gets mad when I make it because I give her a loaf and she...

This simple one-layer cake has a nice texture, cuts well, is moist and the frosting is fast and easy to...

Chocolate, hazelnuts and the tangy taste of buttermilk —these delicious scones are easy to make. They come together fast. —Trisha...

"My husband and I love homemade cookies, but a full batch is too much," writes Denise Fritz of Ormond Beach,...

We made two Italian treats into one with beautiful pizzelle cookies wrapped around a rich, chocolaty cannoli filling. The chopped...

This versatile bake can be made as an entree, a brunch option or a potluck dish. It's one of the...

My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...

My chocolaty triangles layered with raspberry jam are a must during the holiday season. The cakelike bars look festive, and...

My daughter and I like to try new recipes. We were out of chocolate chips one day, so we came...

There’s something magical in coffee that intensifies the flavor of chocolate. These three-layer wonders freeze well, but somehow most of...

Who says cookies aren’t for breakfast? We devour these hearty oatmeal cookies, especially on the run. Add any dried fruits...

These cranberry cheesecake bars are rich and sweet, and they boast a surprisingly complex flavor profile.

Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...

I'm a pie baker and this is one my family frequently requests. With the brandy infused cherries and chocolate chips,...

Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor....

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

Want to bring an impressive dessert into the room at your next holiday party? This peppermint cheesecake pulls out all...

Years ago, a friend gave me a recipe for chocolate peanut treats that didn't require baking. I thought it...

Both my boys have food allergies and really love these cupcakes! Because it’s easy and budget-friendly, I grind whole oats...

My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...

Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make...