Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

This is one of my husband's favorite winter drinks. I love the minty, chocolaty recipe because it's like Christmas in...

These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes I make each year for my...

This chili is a keeper. Make it on Sunday and you get lunch for the rest of the week, too....

I've spent years trying different recipes in search of the perfect brownie...and this scrumptious version might be it. The fluffy...

"This smooth, chocolaty pudding tastes old-fashioned but stirs up in a jiffy," promises Myra Innes from Auburn, Kansas. "It's much...

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

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

Dressing up a dish of ice cream is especially easy with this sauce. It mixes together in a matter of...

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

Your family will love the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these toasted bread slices, which get a kick from cayenne pepper.—Tanya Brady,...

This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....

My children and I often make these super-easy chocolate balls during the holiday season to dress up our cookie trays...

"This dip is a favorite at potlucks and picnics," says Melissa Cook of Chico, California. "Although it's terrific as an...

I'm a chocoholic and my kids love peanut butter, so a sweet slice of this cake is a real treat...

My guests are never satisfied with just one of these, but that's OK because they are so light. The meringue-like...

The crowd will cheer when you bring out this masterpiece! A creamy caramel frosting lends old-fashioned flavor to the moist...

My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...

The recipe for these filled and frosted cupcakes was handed down by my mother-in-law, who taught this fledgling cook what...

"When I made a friend's scone recipe, I didn't have enough milk, so I substituted hazelnut-flavored nondairy creamer and added...

Cocoa, marshmallows and ready-made frosting transform the basic dough into these delightful treats. Sometimes, I’ll top each with a pecan...

"I made these yummy muffins for my husband, who considers himself a muffin expert, and he polished off four of...

When I give these as gifts, they’re gone in a flash! I make them ahead when it’s convenient because they...

My two young sons are crazy about these simple, fast cookie bars. And as a busy mom, easy preparation makes...

There's more than chocolate in this luscious layer cake. The creamy ricotta cheese frosting is flavored with orange juice, mini...

If you like waffles and chocolate, this recipe is for you. These tender but crunchy waffles are great for breakfast,...

Some of the strawberry jam I put up every year makes its way into these brownies. I like to bake...