Chocolate Marshmallow Cake
When Mom wanted to treat us to something special, she made this awesome dessert. We could never resist the tender...
Mint Brownie Pie
I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I...
Swiss Chocolate Brownies
When our two grown children were at home, I baked these brownies often. These days, I make them for big...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
My husband and I have two sons, and I sent these peanut butter brownies to them regularly when they were...
Chocolate Souffle
This recipe has been treasured and passed down in our family for years. It came from my Aunt Clara, whose...
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...
Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing
I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can...
Mummy Brownies
The grave couldn't hold these mummified treats for long! Watch these fudgy brownies pull a disappearing act at your Halloween...
Reindeer Brownies
My son, Jeremy, is 36 but acts as if he's 5 when he sees these brownies—I've been making them for...
Banana Split Brownies
How’s this for a dish? All the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in this recipe fits...
Chocolate Sauce
I make different toppings so we can enjoy our favorite snack-ice cream sundaes. This smooth chocolate sauce is always a...
Mexican Chocolate Sugar Crisps
My grandma loved these so much, she would hide them from my grandpa! I think of her every time I...
Creme de Menthe Cream Puff Tree
A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...
Grasshopper Baked Alaska
Can you believe it? This stunning dessert is completely make ahead, including the meringue. All you need to do is...
Black & White Spider Cookies
Those eight-legged creatures aren't so creepy when you turn them into cookies. Make these treats any time of year—just skip...
Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge
I'm borderline diabetic, but this sugar-free fudge made with sugar substitute appeases my sweet tooth. —Kaye Hartley, Jacksonville, Florida
Spiderweb Brownies
To decorate these moist brownies for Halloween, I drizzle a chocolate spiderweb on their white icing. They're so delicious and...
Favorite Chocolate Peanut Torte
This cake is so rich, you'd never guess it was lower in fat and sugar than other desserts. The smooth...
Frosted Red Velvet Cookies
My student job in college was in the bakery. These dreamy morsels take me back to that special place and...
Croissant Pudding with Chocolate Kahlua Sauce
These custards puff up slightly while baking, creating beautiful, golden crowns. Kahlua brings a mild coffee flavor to the heavenly...
Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolaty Frosting
I begged my aunt for this recipe when I was 16 years old, and it's still my very favorite. The...
Chocolate Brownie Waffle Sundaes
One of my best friends loves chocolate as much as I do, so I like to make this over-the-top brownie...
Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes
Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These...
Devil’s Food Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
This recipe won several blue ribbons at our state fair. The made-from-scratch chocolate layer cake topped with a fudgy homemade...
Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies
A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate...
Black Forest Chocolate Torte
If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...
Crackle Cookies
Because these cookies crack on top, my granddaughter thinks I make a mistake when I bake them—until she takes a...
Swiss Chocolate Bars
—Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Chocolate Silk Pie
This creamy, quick chocolate pie not only melts in your mouth, it also melts any and all resistance to dessert!...