Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

These chocolate coconut macaroons are like a cross between a classic macaroon and a fudgy brownie. Youll never guess what the secret ingredient is. I cant take all the credit, however. Simply Recipes / Cindy Rahe These macaroons are inspired by the perfect cocoa macaroons fromAlma Handmade Chocolatesin Portland, Oregon. I became obsessed with this shop and their macaroons when I lived in there. I think my version of these macaroons nails the flavor of Alma’s original....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Shelly Nolan

Chocolate Covered Orange Peels

Make beautiful candy from your food waste! Candied orange peels dipped in chocolate and decorated with chopped nuts or sprinkles are impressive for gifts or entertaining. If youre crafty, go for it. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm But Im talking about making excellent candy out of food waste. A quick dip in velvety dark chocolate makes them irresistible. Candied orange peels are truly the OG thrifty, food waste-reducing, yet classy treat....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Tracy Turner

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Every cookie tray or swap needs these classic chocolate crinkle cookies. For me, that means chocolate. The chilly weather and holiday spirit just make me crave it for some reason. Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Samantha Seneviratne These chocolate crinkles are a holiday staple in winter, but are great any time of the year. Soft, devil’s food-like cake-y cookies are rolled around in powdered sugar....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Rebecca Strong

Chocolate Depression Cake

It just happens to be vegan, so I always have the ingredients on hand. Ive found lots of inspiration in these old booksretro gems and forgotten favorites waiting to be rediscovered and rejigged. When someone told me about a vintage and unconventionally titled recipe, Depression cake, I was absolutely intrigued. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Its velvety, moist, and unmistakably chocolate. It’s cliche, but this really is the recipe to save for impromptu visitors or celebrations....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Timothy Fisher

Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate fondue is more than a dessert, it’s an experience! Looking for a fun and easy chocolate dessert experience? My friendGarretttaught me how to make this years ago. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker It’s a great way to make dessert more interactive. Only needs three ingredientschocolate, cream, and a pinch of salt. The dip-ables can be prepped in advance, and the chocolate sauce comes together in just a few minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Brian Brooks

Chocolate Ganache

3-ingredient creamy ganache comes together in a jiffy. Chocolate ganache is the sultry vixen of frostings. Its so rich and luxurious you would think it takes loads of time to prepare, but it doesnt. Ganache takes only a few minutes of hands-on time and only three ingredients. Its not only tasty, but also versatile and so simple to make. Use Chocolate Ganache to glazeBundt cakesor frost cupcakes. Whip it to take on a mousse-like consistency, and with few adjustments turn it into your favoritechocolate truffles....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Cameron Heath

Chocolate Ganache Torte

With two pounds of chocolate, it’s over-the-top rich. I can only handle eating a piece of Rob’s Chocolate Ganache Torte once every few years. It serves at least 20, so it’s a great dessert to make for a gathering. Elise Bauer Think giant chocolate truffle, in a chocolate cookie pecan crust, covered with a caramel sauce. Process them together in a food processor, then add melted butter until the mixture holds together when pressed....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Erik Cardenas

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy chocolate gingerbread cookies! Made with dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and fresh ginger. When I bake these chocolate gingerbread cookies, the entire kitchen smells of wintry spices. Irvin Lin It’s impossible not to feel like the holidays have arrived. Most gingerbread and gingersnap cookies dont quite have enough gingery snap to them for me. My solution is to use actual fresh-grated ginger in the dough. Irvin Lin The fresh ginger also gives the cookies a warm heat that makes a great contrast to the earthier chocolate....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Shannon Sanchez

Chocolate Guinness Cake

This Guinness chocolate cake is a rich, moist, chocolate cake spiked with stout beer. Malty, sweet, and perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Nor am I a huge stout drinker. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Yet, combine the two together for Guinness chocolate cake, and you have my attention. So be sure to buy a six-pack so you have enough to drink with your slice of cake. For something sweeter, use all white sugar and add a tablespoon more of cocoa powder....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Whitney Miller

Chocolate Ice Cream

Add some chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry to make it an ice cream sundae! So when Audrey suggested that we make chocolate ice cream, I was all over it. The ice cream is rich, creamy, smooth, and super chocolatey. Alison Bickel Tips for Making This Ice Cream Try These Other Ice Cream Recipes! Cocoa powder:you could use either natural or Dutch-processed cocoa for this ice cream. Melt the chocolate in the bowl over the water until it turns into a silky smooth texture....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Scott Robbins

Chocolate Lava Cake

Could there be anything more beautiful than molten chocolate oozing out of a decadent chocolate cake? Nope, there isnt! Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman Chocolate Lava Cake is a small, individual-sized cake. Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect, romantic dessert for Valentines Day or for when youre trying to impress. No Ramekin? The molten lava cakes are baked in six-ounce ramekins. Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman...

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Lawrence Thomas

Chocolate Macarons

Make your own chocolate French macarons and impress everyone, even yourself. The cookies have a decadent chocolate flavor and are filled with a rich and creamy dark chocolate ganache. What is a French Macaron? Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon Macarons were not invented in France as the name suggests, but in Italy. Its the tell-tale sign of a well baked macaron. The texture of a macaron is soft and perfectly chewy, without being mushy....

April 20, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Julia Edwards

Chocolate Martini

Here’s how to make a chocolate martini worthy of its glamorous Hollywood origins. A chocolate martini is basically a rich, creamy liquid dessert in a glass. Its easy to make at home, but difficult to resist a second helping. Lori Rice Who Invented the Chocolate Martini? The two became close friends and they both had a love for chocolate and martinis. One evening they decided to add chocolate syrup and chocolate liqueur to a vodka martini....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Eric Johnson MD