Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

This recipe was given to me many years ago by a friend. Teaming chocolate with butterscotch for a marble cake...

There are few recipes I just have to pull out every holiday season, but this fudge is one. It couldn't...

This no-bake chocolate dessert from Rhonda Lanterman of Terrace, British Columbia has a tasty almond crust and smooth fluffy filling...

The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I...

My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I’d received as a...

The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients—chocolate and strawberries. —Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington

A handy boxed cake mix hurries along the preparation of these chewy cookies studded with chips and raisins. "I make...

I watched my grandma prepare her red velvet showstopper many times for family get-togethers. The fluffy butter frosting perfectly complements...

Some 17 years ago, when I was dating the man who is now my husband, his mother gave me this...

The two great flavors of chocolate and peanut butter come together in this moist cake. Kids of every age will...

Assures Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota. "This rich and creamy pie is sure to please any dyed-in-the-wool chocoholic!"

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

Two favorite flavors—coffee and chocolate—combine in this treat from Renee Gastineau of crust Seattle, Washington. "The chocolate crumb crust and...

My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.

Our family of chocolate lovers gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. They have the texture...

A cake mix keeps this dessert simple, but cherries and a rich chocolate glaze make it extraordinary. Friends and family...

"My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor...

Semisweet and white chocolate drizzles give these biscotti a pretty look. The baking time is shorter than for some biscotti,...

This doctored-up coffee benefits from hints of mint, cocoa and cinnamon. The marshmallows on top are a playful addition that...

Decadent, chocolate mousse-like filling and a flakey, tender crust make this very special. Be sure to coat hands well with...

I've had this recipe a long time. It's one of my family's favorite desserts, and I still make it often.

Have the munchies? They’re no match for this nutty caramel corn drizzled with melted chocolate. —Kim Forni, Claremont, New Hampshire

It's nice to offer a little homemade taste when feeding a hungry horde. These cookies also freeze well, so you...

My mother-in-law loves chocolate-covered cherries, and I used to make this chocolate cherry dump cake every year for her birthday....

Here’s a simple cake that’s rich, elegant and over-the-top chocolaty. For finishing touches, add powdered sugar, cocoa or liqueur-flavored whipped...

You'll love the creamy goodness of this refreshingly minty candy. It's festive pink color makes it lovely on the treat...

"Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies?" inquires field editor Diane Hixon, who credits cocoa in the batter for the double...

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...