Baking Chocolate Recipes

Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...

No store-bought Easter candy can compare to Mom's homemade chocolate-covered eggs. The heavenly centers have peanut butter, coconut and walnuts....

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

Better than the store-bought version, these chocolate-covered cherries with almond-flavored candy centers are as fun to make as they are...

Folks who like the classic pie will love this Boston Cream cake. It's a cool and creamy treat for the...

On the outside, these look like traditional brownies. When people bite in, though, are they surprised! It's almost like eating...

When our two grown children were at home, I baked these brownies often. These days, I make them for big...

Whenever I take these to a gathering, someone will usually announce. "Lisa brought those brownies"—and everyone knows exactly which ones...

I'm known among family and friends for my desserts. This one is their very favorite. It's been a sweet standby...

This cake's one I prepare frequently for Sunday dinner. I also make it for church meetings and to take to...

This recipe has been treasured and passed down in our family for years. It came from my Aunt Clara, whose...

These little fudge puddles combine chocolate and peanut butter in the ideal bite-sized cookie.

Fixing desserts is my favorite kind of cooking. I usually make these cookies for Christmas—their pale-white adds a special touch...

This recipe is similar to one of my favorite dark fudge recipes. I'll frequently make my white fudge to give...

Whether you come to this chocolate pudding cake as a lava cake lover or a brownie fan, you’ll discover a...

These cute cookies are a great treat to make with kids.

When the sweet tooth calls out to be fed, whip up a soft, gooey oatmeal chocolate chip cake.

To decorate these moist brownies for Halloween, I drizzle a chocolate spiderweb on their white icing. They're so delicious and...

I experimented with a chocolate cookie recipe until I was satisfied with the results. I entered these cookies at our...

Kids go crazy for this gooey dessert pizza, although adults snap it up too. Everyone loves the chewy crust and...

My three sisters like the combination of chocolate and orange as much as I do, so we all really savor...

This recipe is modeled after German sweet chocolate cake, which is my favorite, so it's no wonder I enjoy making...

—Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts

This chocolate cream cheese pie uses just seven ingredients and takes less than 25 minutes to prep, so it's a...

Chocolate lovers really go for this pie. The filling is not too sweet, making a nice complement to the sweet...

Assures Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota. "This rich and creamy pie is sure to please any dyed-in-the-wool chocoholic!"

The inside scoop on this tasty treat is the white chocolate center, which makes for an especially rich dessert appropriate...

Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...

At the root of this treat is plenty of penny-wise practicality. "I first started making the 'logs' after I saw...