Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

This smooth, sweet fudge from Paula Truksa of Jewett, Texas is loaded with nuts and chewy fruit and would be...

Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...

My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...

"Kids really love the spooky shapes of these lollipops, and the vanilla and chocolate coatings make a pretty pair," says...

Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best...

These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the...

French silk pie combines the light texture of chocolate mousse with the delicate crunch of flaky pastry in every bite.

Look at the lovely confection our Test Kitchen came up with when it combined cranberries, coconut and white chocolate! Colorful...

If you think crepes are merely breakfast fare, our home economists insist you try these cream-filled chocolate crepes for dessert!...

This is our Test Kitchen's version of the regional classic. The chocolate pecan pie is infused with Kentucky bourbon.—Taste of...

Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon...

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

“It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July for our family without this special treat,” writes Alice Hicken of Heber City,...

These twice-baked toffee cookies are a must with coffee at Christmastime. They also make great gifts from the kitchen.—Darlene Brenden,...

When my daughter Jennifer was 15 years old, she created this recipe as a way to combine two of her...

In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect...

This recipe came about by accident when I was making both my husband's favorite peanut butter cookies and my favorite...

"Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders," chuckles field editor Sandi...

This recipe is an old-time favorite that I've modified over the years depending on whether I served them for breakfast,...

These are my favorite muffins to serve with a cup of coffee or a tall glass of cold milk. Not...

"I like to cook and enjoy trying new recipes," relates Diana Coppernoll of Linden, North Carolina. A cream cheese topping...

Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...

This is a must have accompaniment in my home. It goes well with Italian dishes to a simple salad dishes.—Stephanie...

These chocolate chip blondies are a comforting treat that's ready in just 30 minutes. Meet your new go-to potluck dessert!

Chocolate, caramel sauce and chopped pecans form the irresistibly chewy layer at the heart of these decadent oatmeal caramel chocolate...

When strawberries are in season, I love to make this pretty pie. —Connie Laux, Englewood, Ohio

"I can whip up this decadent ice cream drink in just minutes," notes Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon. "It's a...

These huge cookies are a family favorite. No one can resist their sweet chocolaty taste.—Lori Sporer, Oakley, Kansas

My husband loves banana cream pie, and I like chocolate, so I combined the two. It's our favorite dessert, which...