Bittersweet Chocolate Recipes

True chocolate lovers can’t resist the intensity of bittersweet chocolate bars. Our recipes with bittersweet chocolate include the best brownies and cookies.

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    Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Rich, moist and gluten-free, this decadent chocolate olive oil cake is incredibly easy to whip up for special occasions.

    Air-Fryer Brownies

    1 review

    As if we didn’t already love our air fryers enough for savory recipes, they can bake our favorite desserts, too!...


    Marokanky (Czech Christmas Cookies)

    These Czech Christmas cookies are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The batter is prepared on the...


    Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Warm, cozy and delightfully sweet, these hot cocoa bombs are an easy treat for a cold winter's day.


    Chocolate Date Energy Balls

    1 review

    Eating just one of these healthy treats satisfies my sweet tooth without added refined sugar. My recipe is a spinoff...

    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...


    Cherry Fudge Truffle Coconut Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Cherries and chocolate come together in this dazzling coconut cheesecake. It's a holiday showstopper! —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

    Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Paprika & Agave

    Pair this rich and creamy ice cream with a cup of hot or iced coffee. It's mildly sweet with a...


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Mole

    Chocolate with chicken? If you’re not familiar with mole, don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing...


    Buttery Ganache Cookie Cups

    1 review

    Our family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake...


    Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate

    My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even...

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    Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    29 reviews

    These chocolate peppermint cookies are the perfect way to get your peppermint fix this winter.


    Cappuccino Brownies

    16 reviews

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


    Double Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Every slice of this creamy cheesecake is a standout. The classic pairing of chocolate and coffee is sure to please...


    Chocolate Truffle Cake

    55 reviews

    Love chocolate? Then this tender, luxurious layer cake is for you. With a ganache glaze and a fabulous bittersweet filling,...


    Pistachio Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    Traditional macarons are confections made with egg whites, sugar and almonds. Our easy version calls for pistachios and features a...

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    Ultimate Fudgy Brownies

    33 reviews

    Finding the perfect brownie recipe is a challenge, but if you are looking to learn how to make fudgy brownies—the...


    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...


    Chocolate Ginger Cake

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


    Orange Chocolate Fondue

    3 reviews

    "Invite you family and friends to dip cubes of cake and pieces of fruit into this rich, luscious fondue for...


    Chocolate Rum-Soaked Cherries

    3 reviews

    I adore chocolate-covered cherries. Who doesn’t? But there’s something extra special about making them in my own kitchen for my...


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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...


    Chocolate and Cherry Stromboli

    1 review

    This melty, chocolaty spin on stromboli is delicious for both breakfast and dessert. Serve it with a cup of coffee,...


    Molten Peppermint-Chocolate Cakes

    1 review

    I doctored up a recipe I found in the newspaper years ago. When you see the gooey chocolate dripping out,...


    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....

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    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....


    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 Cake with Raspberry Filling

    4 reviews

    Coffee mixed into the batter makes this moist layer cake even more special. Garnished with fresh berries and chocolate curls...


    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...


    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...


    Chocolate Chip Cherry Bread

    7 reviews

    “Chips, cherries, bananas, pecans…Mom's quick bread is packed full of goodies," notes Terri. "We baked a triple batch for my...