Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge
Something about the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is just so addicting. This fudge makes a heartfelt homemade gift,...
Crock-Pot Lava Cake
The slow cooker does most of the work when it comes to making this rich and decadent Crock-Pot lava cake,...
Chocolate Ginger Cake
Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the...
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Flourless chocolate torte is the perfect dessert for chocoholics—no flour gets in the way of the rich chocolate flavor. Bake...
Saltine Toffee
Gear up for holiday gifting by mixing up a batch of saltine toffee and topping it with any kind of...
Mint Chocolate Wafers
My grandmother gave me a cookbook stuffed with recipes. This is a slight twist on one of the first—and best—recipes...
Gingerbread Cheesecake
This flavorful and festive gingerbread cheesecake recipe marries molasses and warm spices with the rich, lush texture of cheesecake, yielding...
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...
Amaretto Cream Truffles
The velvety texture of the almond filling with the sensational chocolate coating make these truffles truly heavenly. I like to...
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...
Bones & Blood
Like a zombie, you'll be desperate for more of these bone-shaped cookies and dip. Fight nicely over them—no biting! —Taste...
Baked Alaska
It's hard to believe you can make a dessert so visually spectacular at home, but our baked Alaska recipe is...
Come-Home-to-Mama Chocolate Cake
You'll spend less than a half hour whipping up this cure-all cake that starts with a mix. Sour cream and...
Raspberry Hot Cocoa
Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls and raspberry-flavored marshmallows, this cool-weather favorite goes from everyday to extra-special. —Andrew McDowell, Lake...
Winter White Filling or Frosting
How versatile! Prepare this recipe for use as a cake filling, frosting or both. —Sarah Thompson, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Tom Turkeys
With a little prep work by Mom or Dad, these make a great before-or after-dinner craft project for the kids...
Chocolate Cream Cupcakes
My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white...
Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...
Swirled Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake
One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff...
Chocolate-Praline Layer Cake
For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped...
Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This...
Calgary Nanaimo Bars
This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...
Chicken and Olive Mole Casserole
My southwestern chicken casserole makes the perfect party dish when you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary....
Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons
These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are the ideal holiday dessert. They bring all the warm flavors from your favorite fixings...
Mozzarella Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
A chocolate salad dressing? How else would you dress a salad on Valentine's Day? Don't let the unusual name and...
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
It's delicious, it's decadent and it's a decidedly different take on bread pudding. This white chocolate bread pudding recipe features...
Salted Caramel Cookie Cups
When I brought these salty sweet cookies to a potluck, I overheard people talking about how wonderful they were. I'm...
Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies
At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate...