Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

Whenever I used to make cookies, my three boys would always find something they didn't like about them. After some...

A fellow teacher shared this recipe with me. We have several great cooks on our teaching staff, and each of...

With peanut butter, oats and five kinds of chips, these cookies make a hearty snack that appeals to kids of...

Before we five kids headed off to school each day, Mom took our requests for that day's dinner. I usually...

Each Christmas, I make about 600 cookies to share with family and friends. The holidays wouldn't be the same without...

A little crunch, a little chocolate, a little spice, these chocolate zucchini cookies have a whole lotta flavor.

White chocolate macadamia nut cookies are the king of macadamia nut cookies. These rich, buttery cookies bake up soft with...

I received this recipe from my sister-in-law more than 35 years ago. Chock-full of chocolate, these crispy cookies have a...

In an attempt to create the "ultimate" cookie, I took the best features from my favorite recipes to create this...

These make a cute gift when wrapped individually in cellophane, tied with colorful ribbon and displayed in a Christmas mug....

This cranberry bread is tender and moist. The first time I made it, it immediately became a favorite for the...

Try my decadent scones as a breakfast or brunch treat or a snack served with coffee and mint tea. They're...

These delicious snacks make wonderful gifts, and although they look and taste like they came from an expensive chocolate shop,...

Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...

Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday spread with these chocolaty treats. They're perfect for getting little ones involved....

Four ingredients and 20 minutes…could a fabulous last-minute gift idea be any easier? This chocolate-coated crunch also freezes well, so...

I wanted to impress my husband's family with something you'd expect to find in a European bakery, and these chocolaty...

This rich, creamy cheesecake features chocolate-covered toffee bits in the crust and topping. It's the perfect dessert for any celebration....

These classic almond paste cookies are like ones you'd find in an Italian bakery. My husband and children are always...

These sweet drop cookies are loaded with coconut and chocolate chips. Their crisp edges and soft centers add up to...

These treats go over well at parties, but they're guaranteed to be a hit at Halloween parties. They're well worth...

Crunchy pecans and coconut fill each layer of this tempting cake spread with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Big slices...

Judy Mabrey, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, shares these treats with "monsters" who ring her doorbell on Halloween. She also gives...

I make a lot of candy around the holidays. This is one of my favorites because the mixture isn't sticky...

If your family is anything like mine, food plays a major part in making the Christmas season feel truly special....

My grandchildren savor the job of taste-testing my baking experiments. I combined two recipes to come up with this yummy...

I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and...

If you like pumpkin pie, you'll love these delicious pumpkin cookies dotted with white chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Drizzled...

Our peppermint brownies topped with a shiny chocolate glaze are a festive Christmas dessert that’s easy to pull off.