Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

I love making muffins because they are so versatile and everyone loves them. These sweet muffins remind me of one...

This is such an elegant confection! The contrast between the zippy orange peel and rich chocolate is so delicious. I...

My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and...

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

My southwestern chicken casserole makes the perfect party dish when you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary....

I like to give a jar of this oatmeal cookie mix, along with a cookie sheet, for a bridal shower...

Anyone with a sweet tooth will make a beeline for my dessert tray when these rich squares show up. They're...

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

Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Dress up ordinary French bread by topping it with butter, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. It's a quick side dish that...

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...

One bite tells you that this isn't any chocolate cookie. Chipotle and cayenne peppers give these chewy, fudgy delights a...

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

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

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

A friend gave me this recipe quite a while ago, and I like to make them for our five children...

Yes, you can make scones! Pancake mix is the key to this light and fluffy quick bread that kids will...

"Yum!" and "Wonderful!" are typical reactions to this make-ahead dessert, which field editor Norma Erne serves in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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

I modified a traditional Dutch baby recipe given to me by a friend and came up with this version that...

We make rocky road-style fudge every Christmas, but why wait until the holidays for a recipe this good? —Ashley Berry,...

People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake—it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does...

We had a blast creating these adorable candy cane stocking stuffers! Rudolph and his friends never looked sweeter than they...

Both of my daughters love these chocolate chip muffins! I usually double this chocolate chip muffin recipe so I have...

I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with...

Satisfy your cheesecake craving with these bite-sized delights! The party favorites are perfect for the holidays. —Esther Neustaeter, La Crete,...

Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle...

I make many batches of this minty peppermint fudge to give as Christmas gifts. It's not too sweet, so it...