Cocoa Recipes

Chocolate lovers will want to bookmark our top recipes with cocoa, which include decadent brownies and cakes, plus no bake cocoa recipes.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

    16 reviews

    These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies bring back fond memories of my mom. They were her favorite, and she always made a batch when she knew company was coming. —Jacquie McTaggart, Independence, Iowa

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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you'd never guess it. This recipe is...


    Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

    3 reviews

    This gluten-free chocolate cake is a yummy treat that everyone can enjoy. Sometimes I stir in gluten-free chocolate chips or...


    S’mores Brownies

    4 reviews

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...


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    Hot Chocolate Cookies

    13 reviews

    Using hot cocoa mix and marshmallow bits in the cookie dough really makes these hot chocolate cookies taste like the...

    Chocolate Lover’s Pancakes

    1 review

    These chocolate pancakes are fluffy on the inside, with a rich but not-too-sweet flavor from the cocoa and a nice...


    Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies

    8 reviews

    I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...


    Beef Taco Chili

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

    7 reviews

    It was so fun to experiment with this brownie recipe. When my daughter tasted the final version, she told me...


    Chocolate-Avocado Mousse

    7 reviews

    I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I follow a special diet to help manage the symptoms. This avocado mousse is simple...


    Mexican Chocolate Biscotti

    Nancy C. Evans of Phoenix, Arizona captured the spicy cinnamon flavor of Mexican chocolate in her original recipe for biscotti....


    Cinnamon-Spice Brownies

    Gail Mehle of Rock Springs, Wyoming submitted the original recipe for these brownies with a secret ingredient: cinnamon. The spicy...


    Copycat Berger Cookies

    3 reviews

    After a friend who had recently traveled to Baltimore sent me a package of Berger cookies, I was hooked. They...

    Brownie Batter Oatmeal

    We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more...


    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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    Reindeer Cake

    1 review

    Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...


    Light & Creamy Chocolate Pudding

    2 reviews

    This pudding is exactly what its name promises—light and creamy. Because it uses soy milk, it’s a smart choice if...


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    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    47 reviews

    My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a...


    Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce

    1 review

    A simple baked pear becomes an elegant dessert when drizzled with chocolate sauce that's laced with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg....


    Mocha Pudding Cakes

    19 reviews

    These mouthwatering mini cakes make the perfect treat for a twosome. My mom used to make these when I was...


    Applesauce Brownies

    6 reviews

    These moist, cinnamon-flavored brownies are quite easy to make. The recipe can also be doubled and baked in a jelly...


    Buttermilk Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    2 reviews

    I received this recipe from my best friend over 10 years ago...and I still get rave reviews whenever I serve...

    Mocha Nut Balls

    20 reviews

    "These tender, flavorfufl cookies are so addictive, I always know I have to make a double batch. The family demands...


    Chocolate Walnut Crescents

    1 review

    I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with...


    Chocolate Ganache Cake

    5 reviews

    Here's to that chocolate fix we all need! I use cream in both the filling and glaze of this beautiful...


    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    25 reviews

    I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have...


    Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

    12 reviews

    Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to...