Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....

When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still...

A co-worker's mother gave me this gem of a recipe a few years back. I can never decide what's more...

At the downtown Chicago law firm where I work, we often bring in goodies for special occasions. When co-workers hear...

There's nothing "scary" about this cake. I make it every Halloween for my husband, Mike, and our three children. —Karen...

Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century...

These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes...

These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...

"People who love chocolate will enjoy this delightfully sweet confection," says Janet Smith of Sunnyvale, California.

These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...

If you like chocolate and mint, you can't help but love these delicious crispy cookies with their creamy icing. We...

If you think crepes are merely breakfast fare, our home economists insist you try these cream-filled chocolate crepes for dessert!...

Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...

I love this healthier portable snack that's sweet, crunchy and fun to make. If you don't have granola, use other...

This towering torte takes guests' breath away every time! It's my most-requested cake recipe, has an unforgettable frosting and makes...

This fudgy cheesecake is particularly popular with my two children. It's also a favorite with guests at the cheesecake party...

If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...

We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars...

My children and grandchildren are the light of my life. I always try to have homemade cookies or brownies on...

My husband likes the flavor and texture of these cookies. Milk chocolate chips and sliced almonds make them deliciously different....

I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I...

This cake is so rich, you'd never guess it was lower in fat and sugar than other desserts. The smooth...

Chewy coconut in both the fudgy filling and the homemade pastry crust make this pie a real standout. I mix...

At the last minute, I frantically came up with this treat for a holiday tea. The tartlets were quickly gobbled...

It may look like this torte took hours to make, but it has a surprisingly short list of ingredients. A...

The beauty of this recipe is that it looks elegant even though it's so simple to make. It earns rave...

"I make this festive fudge year-round, but especially at Christmastime," writes Denise Hanson of Anoka, Minnesota. "I've brought it to...

Peanut butter, candy corn and macaroons are three of my favorite things, so I combine them all to make one...

A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix....