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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    Peppermint Cheesecake on a Stick

    Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one,...


    Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...


    Buttery Lemon Sandwich Cookies

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


    Heavenly Mint Brownie Dessert

    This dessert has a brownie base with a melt-in-your-mouth mint layer of chopped Andes candies. It's topped with a smooth,...



    Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie

    I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...


    Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake

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

    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

    Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...


    Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti

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


    Chocolate Reindeer Cookies

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


    Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

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


    Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa

    Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...


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    Special-Occasion Chocolate Cake

    This recipe won Grand Champion at the Alaska State Fair, and with just one bite, you'll see why! The decadent...


    Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake

    Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Yummy Zucchini Chocolate Cake

    As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...

    Almond Chocolate Cake

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...


    Easy White Chocolate Party Mix

    I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


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    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 Pudding Cake

    Try this recipe if you want a rich, fudgy dessert that’s a cross between pudding and cake. I like to...


    Chocolate Angel Cake

    When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...

    Chocolate Glazed Cheesecake

    This rich, triple-layer cheesecake is guaranteed to appeal to all dessert lovers. I've been making it for years and still...


    Wyoming Whopper Cookies

    These big country cookies are made to travel—in fact, I came up with this recipe while trying to match a...


    Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    My children always looked forward to these after-school snacks. They're so fudgy they don't need icing. —Hazel Fritchie Palestine, Illinois


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    Three-Chocolate Fudge

    I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made...


    Air-Fryer S’mores

    Put your campfire starter tools away! This air-fryer s'mores recipe takes the sweet treat inside thanks to everyone's favorite mini...


    Earthquake Cake

    This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.