Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

    The oil in this flourless chocolate olive oil cake creates a rich and savory flavor. Top with ice cream, powdered sugar or anything sweet to balance out the deep chocolaty flavor. —Jenna Barnard, Butternut Bakery

    Air-Fryer Brownies

    1 review

    These small-batch fudgy air-fryer brownies come together so quickly, and no oven is required. Top with nuts or powdered sugar...


    Hot Chocolate Bombs

    These hot chocolate bombs are all the rage! Make them ahead of time as a holiday gift or to have...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup

    2 reviews

    This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and...


    3D Chocolate Cheesecake

    19 reviews

    This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks...

    Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie

    8 reviews

    Serious dessert lovers go nuts over this one that combines the best of two classics: pecan pie and chocolate pie....


    Chocolate Ginger Cake

    Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the...

    Chocolate & Cardamom Coconut Tart

    1 review

    This holiday-worthy tart with a cardamom-scented crust is my nod to our family’s Scandinavian heritage. The filling is rich in...


    Orange Shortbread with Spicy Dark Chocolate

    Of all the cookies I've made over the years, shortbread is the one that won't last 24 hours in our...


    Chicken Mole

    5 reviews

    If you’re not familiar with chicken mole (pronounced mo-LAY), don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing...


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    Chocolate-Dipped Triple-Ginger Cookies

    My mother always enjoyed chocolate-covered ginger, so she decided to turn her favorite treat into a cookie. Her creation became...

    Chocolate-Glazed Doughnut Cookies

    2 reviews

    My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy...


    Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes

    Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes made for my mother’s birthday. She...


    Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

    3 reviews

    The combination of mocha and peanut butter will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table. The garnish is a little...


    Chocolate Espresso-Nut Torte

    3 reviews

    I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...


    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Rosemary Ganache

    3 reviews

    This rich cake is the essence of moist, dense and chocolaty. A silky chocolate ganache infused with rosemary really takes...

    Toffee Bar Brownie Torte

    2 reviews

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


    Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....


    Chocolate Swirled Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    This cheesecake looks and tastes indulgent, but it's a lightened up version you can feel good about serving your family....


    Chocolate S’mores Tart

    2 reviews

    I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply...


    Super Chunky Cookies

    26 reviews

    Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those...


    Chocolate Mousse Torte

    1 review

    Although this mouse torte created by our Test Kitchen is very rich, people just can't seem to get enough of...


    Delectable Maple Nut Chocolates

    9 reviews

    "This recipe goes back about 40 years. My father loved anything with maple flavoring, so my mother tweaked a brownie...


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    Chocolate Cappuccino Mousse Cake

    Layers of coffee-flavored angel food cake and decadent chocolate mousse are covered with a to-die-for buttercream frosting. Each slice of...


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    Favorite Chocolate Sheet Cake

    My mother adapted this family pleaser from a recipe for vanilla cake that was in a church cookbook. The cake...

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    Ginger Pound Cake S’mores

    1 review

    Kids and adults won't be able to resist this fun spin on campfire S'mores. Pound cake replaces the traditional graham...


    Blue-Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte

    8 reviews

    Carol Wilson of Ancho, New Mexico claimed Grand Prize in the Taste of Home Recipe Box Contest with this impressive...


    Deep & Dark Ganache Cake

    39 reviews

    My ode to all things chocolate, this is a phenomenally rich and satisfying chocolate ganache cake recipe. — Tarra Knight,...


    Chocolate Temptation Brownies

    Chocolate lovers will stand in line for these rich, three-layer squares that have a peanut butter filling and decadent glaze....


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    Chocolate-Pecan Hedgehog Cookies

    4 reviews

    Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. The little guys are fun...


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    Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    27 reviews

    Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty triple-chocolate peppermint cookies waiting for him. They're...