Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...

This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks...

For an almost instant dessert, I spread homemade ganache and caramel sauce over premade cheesecake. It always makes busy holidays...

A colleague brought this in one day for someone’s birthday. I grow zucchini in my garden so I had a...

Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one,...

I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...

Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...

My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...

This dessert has a brownie base with a melt-in-your-mouth mint layer of chopped Andes candies. It's topped with a smooth,...

I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...

My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...

Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...

Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...

Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday spread with these chocolaty treats. They're perfect for getting little ones involved....

To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn

Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...

This recipe won Grand Champion at the Alaska State Fair, and with just one bite, you'll see why! The decadent...

Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...

I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...

As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...

When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...

I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...

For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...

You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...

Try this recipe if you want a rich, fudgy dessert that’s a cross between pudding and cake. I like to...

When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...

This rich, triple-layer cheesecake is guaranteed to appeal to all dessert lovers. I've been making it for years and still...

These big country cookies are made to travel—in fact, I came up with this recipe while trying to match a...