Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

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

I'm a busy PTA and pom-pom mom, so I'm always looking for fast and easy recipes. These savory slices of...

This recipe is an old-time favorite that I've modified over the years depending on whether I served them for breakfast,...

In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect...

"I can whip up this decadent ice cream drink in just minutes," notes Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon. "It's a...

It's impossible to eat just one piece of this dessert pizza with a chewy, chocolaty crust, creamy peanut butter frosting...

When our children left for college, they each insisted on taking a large container of this cinnamon-y cocoa mix with...

I serve these lovely cookies to guests. They freeze well. —Walter Max, Wabasha, Minnesota

I layer a creamy, coffee-flavored filling between buttery shortbread, then dip the sandwiches in chocolate. Guests always love them.—Bertha Seyer,...

Filled with fruit, nuts, chocolate and loads of flavor, these traditional Italian treats hit the spot. We enjoy them at...

"I first tasted this warming beverage on a camping trip in the mountains," recalls Ruby Gibson of Newton, North Carolina....

These tempting bars are simple to make with cherry pie filling, crunchy almonds and chocolate chips. I took them to...

Chocolate chips and melted chocolate make these doubly delicious. They're a treat I love to bake and share. — Jan...

Of all my cookie recipes, these are my family's favorites. When they're given a choice between them and store-bought mint...

While "bread salad" may sound unusual, you'll find that this blend from Joan Gwynn of Watsonville, California is unusually good....

Some of my sisters and I get together for a weekend during the holidays to do nothing but bake cookies....

My family expects the cookie jar to be filled with home-baked goodies year-round. They don't care for nuts but can't...

After spreading creamy butter frosting over this easy from-scratch cake, I formed a sweet Olympics logo on top with colorful...

Kids are thrilled to find a marshmallow hidden under this cookie's cocoa frosting. I enjoyed these cookies as a child,...

I moved away from a dear friend some years ago. Knowing she loved raspberries, I created this recipe. Now I...

"This very elegant dessert is great served on a warm summer night or at a dinner party," suggests Jennifer Eilts...

Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take...

Field editor Iola Engle from Bella Vista, Arkansas recommends a mouthwatering layer cake with peanut butter frosting. It's luscious!"—Iola Egle,...

Rochelle Brownlee of Big Timber, Montana shares the recipe for these moist cupcakes with milk banana flavor. The cocoa powder...

Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...

I'm a pie baker and this is one my family frequently requests. With the brandy infused cherries and chocolate chips,...

After stumbling across a community recipe for gingerbread biscotti, I made several batches and tweaked it to our tastes. These...

Being gluten-intolerant, I experiment with a lot of recipes. This sweet snack is fun for kids and adults alike! —Angela...

My mom and her friend did a lot of cookie swaps together. They were always finding new recipes to share,...