Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

For every occasion that calls for chocolate frosting, keep this fudgy recipe close by. With just five ingredients from the...

This crunchy toffee is covered with milk chocolate and topped off with a generous sprinkling of pecans.—Janice Cranor, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Each Christmas I make several pounds of candy and cookies for friends, neighbors and business associates. This tasty toffee is...

I don't know where I got this recipe, but I've had it for over 30 years - it's written on...

Mom's three-layer chocolate torte was always perfect with it's delicious whipped cream filling and a yummy chocolate frosting. Making this...

A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this...

Hazel Baldner of Austin, Minnesota says most folds can't eat just one of these rich gooey bars. "They taste just...

"I created this easy reduced-fat take on cheesecake for my mom, who loves chocolate but not the calories," reports Theresa...

Everyone enjoys fudge, especially around the holidays, so I created this easy recipe. Store it in the refrigerator for a...

I take this impressive dessert to the table whole, then slice it and serve. It can be made ahead of...

These yummy pecan bars start with a homemade pastry crust and pile on lots of semisweet chocolate. They’re perfect for...

"No one will know this fancy dessert started with a handy boxed cake mix," assures Sandra Castillo of Watertown, Wisconsin....

"These cake-like brownies work well for large gathering and are quick to make," notes Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas.

This easy-to-make dessert is one of my favorites to serve. It looks so elegant, and the velvety texture, with a...

This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...

Our family hosts an annual barn party for our close friends, complete with a pie cook-off. A few years ago,...

I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I...

"Yummy chocolate and luscious berries create bursts of sweetness in these treats," relates Carol Schwammel of Antioch, California. "My family...

This impressive dessert looks lovely on a buffet table. It takes some time to prepare, but it’s worth the effort....

I first made this irresistible dessert for some dinner guests. They were overwhelmed by it's rich flavor and appearance. My...

Oregon has an abundance of nuts, and these nutty cookies are popular with the ladies at my craft club. Growing...

My crowd-pleasing party mix is buttery, chocolaty and nutty. The recipe yields a party-sized portion, but I recommend keeping it...

The inspiration for this cute cookie came from my sister's description of a hazelnut cookie she tried in Italy. She...

I've trimmed down this recipe over the years, and now my family likes it better than ever. They don't even...

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

The chocolate bundt cake goes back many years to my days at Girl Scout camp. It's so fun and flavorful...

This recipe came about by accident when I was making both my husband's favorite peanut butter cookies and my favorite...

If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for...

I'm known among family and friends for my desserts. This one is their very favorite. It's been a sweet standby...