Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

I prepare homemade granola ahead of time—it makes these yogurt treats special.
—Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these...

A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made...

Here’s a special appetizer that won’t last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this...

Several years ago, I took a basic shortbread recipe and turned it into a much more festive Christmas cookie. These...

My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...

My grandmother passed this recipe down to me years ago and now I make it for my own grandchildren. When...

I’ve always loved the taste of chai tea, so I decided to try to incorporate it into one of my...

My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide red. It's an impressive addition...

Graham cracker cookie cups brim with a luscious peppermint-milk chocolate filling, sweet marshmallow creme and crushed peppermint candies. Santa (and...

Some say these are the best cookies they’ve ever had! Such a cinch to put together with just five ingredients,...

This new twist on pork roast has a rich molasses flavor with a tantalizing hint of chocolate. It’s easy to...

These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...

You can use this rollout chocolate cookie dough to create all kinds of shapes and sizes, but I like to...

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....

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...

There's nothing slow about these turtles—they're so rich and delicious they go in a hurry around our house! They also...

These candies are great for parties and snacks—they're always a hit when I serve them.

This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...

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...