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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    Dark Chocolate Brownies

    These dark chocolate brownies have just a bit of espresso powder for an even richer depth of flavor.

    Date Brownies

    1 review

    Made with date syrup instead of sugar, these rich date brownies are a little bit more healthy than the usual...


    Espresso Brownies

    Espresso brownies are your new go-to for a rich, indulgent treat. The espresso naturally amplifies the chocolate, creating the perfect...


    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.


    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....

    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...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    30 reviews

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

    Chocolate Bundt Cake

    This old-fashioned chocolate Bundt cake recipe is just like the one your grandma used to make. It's intensely rich, moist...


    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

    2 reviews

    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...


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    Brownie Cookies

    44 reviews

    The next time you long for a chocolaty dessert, bake up a batch of these jumbo-size brownie cookies....


    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 Cinnamon Toast

    You might want to sit down for this one. Cinnamon bread gets topped with chocolate and fresh berries, then toasted...


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    Fudgy Brownie Recipe

    34 reviews

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


    Brownie Haunted House

    2 reviews

    You don’t have to worry about getting this spooky showstopper to stand upright. These fudgy brownies are the perfect canvas...


    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...


    Irish Mint Brownies

    7 reviews

    I wanted something special to take to a church potluck, so I invented these layered treats. They are great for...


    Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste,...

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    Boston Cream Cupcakes

    27 reviews

    These Boston cream cupcakes are an easy yet impressive treat inspired by classic Boston cream pie.


    Chocolate Truffle Cake

    56 reviews

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


    Delectable Maple Nut Chocolates

    10 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 Peanut Butter Cake

    5 reviews

    Decorate like a professional baker and become everyone's favorite host when you bake this sweet and salty chocolate peanut butter...


    Mille Crepe Cake

    3 reviews

    Our showstopping mille crepe cake layers white chocolate buttercream, rich ganache and chocolate crepes. It takes some time to make,...


    Ginger Pound Cake S’mores

    1 review

    Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind...