Cocoa Recipes

I rely on vanilla and almond extracts to get two great flavors from one hot beverage mix. At Christmastime, you...

This cake is extra chocolaty. The recipe makes a perfect number of servings, so leftovers are never a problem.—Janice Arnold,...

These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...

Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty. Everybody looks forward to munching on...

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

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a...

I won grand champion honors in a potato festival baking contest with this moist chocolate cake. The icing recipe can...

This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact,...

Without a doubt, this is the best cake I've ever made. I share this decadent mocha cake with everyone I...

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

I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...

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

This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...

I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to...

I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because...

I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals...

A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from...

This fudgy pie with a chocolaty twist is the perfect showcase for crunchy pecans. Top it with whipped cream, and...

I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...

Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts...

Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...

This recipe has been in my files for a long time...probably from when I first learned to bake. Any chocolate...

Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

I make rich, fudgy cookies that taste like brownies with a marshmallow filling. I usually use heart-shaped cutters, but I've...

Whenever I make this chocolate raspberry cake, I get rave reviews. It's impressive, and the raspberry filling is wonderful. —Marlene...

Microwave Chocolate Cake cooks into a light, moist chocolaty dessert. "A farm wife with four children, I've made this cake...

Here's a wonderful way to top off a great meal—a rich chocolaty cake that's not overly sweet. Mom served it...

If you love chocolate, you will LOVE this cake. I found this recipe when looking for a special cake to...

This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one. I've never received so many compliments on my...