Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...

I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...

I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...

I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....

I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...

Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...

My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind....

I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...

Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...

This cranberry bread is tender and moist. The first time I made it, it immediately became a favorite for the...

This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...

My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...

A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...

Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...

For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...

I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...

Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not...

Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...

When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as...

I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I...

If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...

There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...

I'm a great-grandmother, and my whole family enjoys this dessert. I received this recipe from my niece. It's very chocolaty....

This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot...

One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...

Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California