chocolate lovers cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c.) in the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
• in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. slowly beat in eggs, one at a time. blend in melted chocolate. pour filling into crust.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until filling is set. allow to cool. refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Santa's Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (11 ounce) package white chocolate chips
• 1 (1.4 ounce) bar chocolate covered english toffee, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl until well blended; stir in corn syrup, egg and vanilla. in a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add this dry mixture to butter mixture. blend well. cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll each ball in sugar mixture and arrange on a cookie sheet. using your thumb, make an indentation in center of each cookie.
• bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until just set.
• remove the cookies from the oven. if the indentation has grown indistinct, use the top of a spoon and press indentation in further. immediately place 1 teaspoon white chips into each indentation. after several minutes, swirl the melted chips with a spoon. top with toffee bits and maraschino cherry halves (if desired). cool cookies on a wire rack.

-filled Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 48 small peppermint patties
• 1/3 cup white sugar

Recipe

• in heavy small saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate chips, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
• pour melted chocolate into bowl and add flour, butter, corn syrup, baking soda, salt, egg and 1/2 cup sugar. mix with electric mixer at low speed until blended. increase speed to medium; beat until well mixed, scraping bowl frequently with rubber spatula.
• wrap dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• measure 1/3 cup sugar into small bowl. shape dough into 96 balls; roll balls in sugar to coat. place in even number of balls, about 2 inches apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet.
• bake cookies 12 to 15 minutes until set. immediately remove half of cookies from cookie sheet and invert work surface. while still hot, place chocolate-covered mint patties on remaining cookies, top side up. press cookies together slightly so mint patty spreads out to cookie edges as it melts. with pancake turner, remove cookies to wire racks to cool. repeat with remaining dough and mints.

white chocolate vanilla mashed potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1/2 cup white chocolate baking discs
• 4 ounces shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain.
• combine milk and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium-heat. when the milk begins to bubble, remove and discard the vanilla bean. add chocolate chips to milk; whisk continuously until chocolate is melted.
• mash potatoes in a large bowl. add milk-chocolate mixture to potatoes and stir until combined. add cheese and mash together with potatoes; season with salt.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Vi

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups pecans
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium saucepan, combine chocolate, butter and condensed milk over medium heat. stir continuously until chocolate chips melt and sauce is smooth. remove from heat. stir in eggs, vanilla, salt and pecans; mix well.
• pour mixture into pie shell and bake on bottom shelf of oven for 40 to 45 minutes. serve hot or cold; cold is preferable.

Impossible Brownie Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup biscuit baking mix
• 1/2 cup white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, butter, and chocolate. mix on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. add brown sugar, baking mix, and white sugar. mix for 2 minutes. pour into pie pan and sprinkle with nuts.
• bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes out clean. cool before serving.

Unbelievably Easy Slow Cooker Black Forest Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• melt the butter in a small saucepan, and mix with reserved juice from the can of pineapple. set the mixture aside.
• spread the crushed pineapple in a layer on the bottom of a slow cooker. spoon the cherry pie filling in an even layer on top of the pineapple, and empty the dry cake mix into the slow cooker on top of the cherry filling. stir the butter and pineapple juice mixture, and pour it over the dry cake mix.
• set the slow cooker to low, and cook for 3 hours. spoon the dessert into bowls, and let cool about 5 minutes to cool the hot pie filling before eating.

Fudge Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter

Recipe

• cream butter or margarine and sugar together in a large bowl. add vanilla, and then eggs to the mixture.
• in another bowl, mix together flour, soda, baking powder, and salt. sour the milk by adding the lemon juice or vinegar. add flour mixture alternately with soured milk to the creamed mixture.
• mix cocoa and hot water together, and beat into batter.
• bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). cool, and frost with desired frosting.

Ghirardelli® Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• cupcakes:
• 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk plus
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• frosting:
• 6 ounces ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup ghirardelli milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. line 12 cupcake molds or muffin tins with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
• to make the cupcakes, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, and white sugar. whisk in the milk, coffee, and melted butter. whisk in the dry ingredients. divide the batter evenly among the cupcake molds, filling them about three-quarters full.
• bake for 15 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the middle of the cupcakes comes out clean. cool for 10 minutes. using a small spatula or knife, remove the cupcakes from the pan. continue to cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
• to make the frosting, melt the chopped chocolate in the top of a double boiler, or in a heatproof bowl, over barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. heat the cream until hot. remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate. transfer to a bowl and cool to just warm. whisk in the butter until smooth. let sit until it reaches a spreading consistency, about 1 hour. spread the frosting on top of the cupcakes. sprinkle them with chocolate chips.

Mel's Awesome Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1/3 cup cocoa. in a small saucepan, combine water and 2/3 cup of butter; bring to a boil. allow the butter and water to cool down a bit before adding to the dry ingredients. beat in the buttermilk and eggs last. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. allow to cool for 20 minutes before frosting.
• to make the frosting: in a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. beat in the melted butter until light and fluffy. spread over brownies while they are still slightly warm. cut into squares when cool.

Triple Chocolate Cream Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• dark chocolate layer
• 3 (1.55 ounce) bars dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• milk chocolate layer
• 3 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 (8 ounce) tub chocolate whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
• 1/4 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips, for garnish (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• to make the dark chocolate layer, place the dark chocolate, miniature marshmallows, milk, and salt into the top of a double boiler over medium heat. stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla. allow to cool, stirring occasionally.
• beat the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. fold the whipped cream into the dark chocolate mixture until evenly blended. spoon the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust. spread 1/2 chocolate whipped topping over the dark chocolate layer. refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• meanwhile, make the milk chocolate layer by placing the milk chocolate, miniature marshmallows, milk, and salt into the top of a double boiler over medium heat. stir until chocolate melts, and mixture is smooth. remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla. allow to cool, stirring occasionally.
• beat the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. fold the whipped cream into the milk chocolate mixture until evenly blended. pour the mixture over chocolate topping layer. spread the remaining chocolate whipped topping over the milk chocolate layer. spoon the whipped topping over the chocolate topping. if desired, garnish with miniature chocolate chips.

Chocolate Biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 5 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup blanched slivered almonds

Recipe

• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the almonds; mix well with a spoon. stir in the almonds until well blended; the dough will be thick and sticky.
• place half of the dough on a 10 x 15 inch rimmed cookie sheet that has been coated with nonstick baking spray. form a slightly rounded 4 x 12 inch loaf that is about 3/4 inch thick. repeat with the remaining dough on a second cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
• remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c). allow the loaves to cool for 20 to 25 minutes, then cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. lay the slices cut side down on the cookie sheets and bake for 15 more minutes. turn the cookies over and bake another 15 minutes or until very crisp. allow to cool, then store in an airtight container. will keep several weeks.

chocolate chip marble cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 cups shortening
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the shortening, water, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour and baking soda, stir into the creamed mixture. fold in the chocolate chips, then fold in the cocoa powder last to create a marbled effect. drop by rounded spoonfuls a cookie sheet.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Philippine-made

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper or aluminum foil. sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. the mixture should be thick and light yellow. gradually stir in the sifted ingredients until well blended. drop dough by teaspoonfuls, three inches apart the prepared cookie sheets. sprinkle grated chocolate over the tops of the cookies.
• bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cookies begin to brown around the edges. remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. store in an airtight cookie jar.

Chocolate Covered Cherries Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 (4 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together confectioner's sugar, margarine, milk and almond extract.
• on a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture into a large ball. roll into 1 inch balls. flatten the balls into 2 inch circles. leaving the stems sticking out, wrap the cherries in the circles by lightly rolling in hands. place the wrapped cherries on wax paper and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. holding by the stem, dip the chilled cherries into the chocolate chip mixture. chill until serving.

Creme De Menthe Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 3 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
• 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur

Recipe

• prepare 1 box white cake mix as directed, except substitute 3 tablespoons creme de menthe flavoring or liqueur, for 3 tablespoons water.
• pour into 13x9 inch pan and bake according to package directions.
• remove from oven and while hot, poke holes in cake with fork. then pour chocolate syrup over the top. refrigerate (or freeze, if desired). after cooling, mix whipped topping with 2 tablespoons of creme de menthe and spread on cake. keep refrigerated. freezes great!!

chocolate caramel corn

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups butter, divided
• 2 1/2 cups light corn syrup, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups milk chocolate chips

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 250 degrees (120 degrees c). coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray. place the popcorn in the roasting pan and keep warm in the oven.
• in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup corn syrup. heat, without stirring, to 250 to 265 degrees f (121 to 129 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. remove from heat and stir in vanilla. pour syrup over popcorn and stir to coat. return popcorn to oven.
• in the same saucepan, combine chocolate chips with remaining 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups corn syrup. cook, stirring, over medium heat, until chocolate is melted. remove from heat and quickly pour over popcorn, stirring to coat.
• return popcorn to oven for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove and pour out waxed paper lined sheets to cool completely.

Mayonnaise Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
• sift all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa together.
• whip mayonnaise, white sugar, cold water, and vanilla together until mixed thoroughly. add flour mixture slowly and beat at medium speed of an electric mixer for 2 minutes. pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 to 25 minutes. frost with your favorite frosting.

easy ice cream sammies

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet.
• mix cake mix according to package directions, omitting the eggs. drop by large spoonfuls cookie sheet, mixture should be about the consistency of brownie batter.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies spring back when touched lightly in center. cool completely.
• to assemble, put a scoop of softened ice cream in the center of a cookie. top with a similarly-sized cookie, wrap in plastic wrap, and gently press down to flatten out ice cream scoop. freeze until serving.

Strawberries Romanov

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
• 1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur, or to taste
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
• 2 sprigs mint leaves, for garnish
• shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. gradually stir in the orange liqueur. divide the berries between two parfait glasses, and spoon the cream mixture over them. garnish with mint leaves and shaved chocolate.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1/3 cup margarine, melted
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 pinch salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• line a 9x9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil, and set aside.
• to make the cookie dough pieces, mix the melted margarine, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. stir in the flour to make a dough, and knead in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. form the dough into a disk about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick, place it on a sheet of plastic wrap, and then shape the disk into a square with your hands.
• place the square piece of dough in the freezer for about 10 minutes, until cold and stiff, and then slice it into 1/2 inch square pieces. refrigerate the dough pieces while you make the cream cheese fudge.
• mix together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth, and stir in the melted chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
• lightly fold in the cookie dough pieces, and spread the candy out into the prepared dish. refrigerate at least 1 hour, or until firm, and remove the candy from the foil-lined dish. cut into squares, and serve.

Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup ground toasted hazelnuts
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 cups chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as nutella®
• 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper baking cups. stir together the sugar, flour, ground hazelnuts, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth. stir in the flour mixture until moistened, then stir in the water until batter is smooth. batter may be a bit thin. pour into the prepared muffin cups.
• bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. once cool, frost with the chocolate-hazelnut spread, and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts to garnish.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Eggnog Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cooking spray
• 1 cup eggnog
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 cup butter, chilled
• 1/2 (11 ounce) package white chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and set aside.
• spray the bottom and sides of a large saucepan with cooking spray. heat eggnog and sugar over medium heat. bring to rolling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. boil for 2 minutes.
• fold in marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. return to a boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly. as the mixture boils it will become brown. remove from heat and quickly stir in butter, white chocolate chips and almonds. stir until well mixed and glossy.
• quickly pour into prepared pan.
• cool at room temperature. remove from pan, remove foil and cut into squares.

Chocolate Pear Spice Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/3 cups applesauce
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
• 1 small bosc pear, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 (2.6 ounce) bar milk chocolate, coarsely chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch springform pan.
• use an electric mixer to beat the eggs, applesauce, molasses, and butter in a large bowl. beat in the cake mix along with the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and orange peel. mix on medium speed for 4 minutes. pour batter into prepared pan. top the unbaked cake with pear slices; sprinkle evenly with the pecans and chopped chocolate.
• bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. cool for 25 minutes before removing from pan.

Cab Shop Seafoam

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 (12 ounce) bags semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• grease a disposable 8x8 inch baking pan. stir sugar, corn syrup, and vinegar together in a heavy saucepan until the sugar is just mixed in, and the mixture looks like dirty sand.
• place pan over medium-low heat. cook to 307 degrees f on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes. remove from heat; gently stir in baking soda. pour candy into prepared pan and let cool in a draft free area.
• break cooled candy into bite-size pieces. melt chocolate chips in a double boiler. dip candy pieces in chocolate to coat. let chocolate harden; store candy in an airtight container.

Marietta's White Chocolate Macadamia Biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 112
• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 1/3 cups white chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 33 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
• in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. beat in eggs, vanilla and amaretto. in a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. stir flour mixture into butter mixture. fold in nuts and white chocolate chips.
• divide dough into 4 equal parts. place each 1/4 of dough on cookie sheet and form into logs about 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
• bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until very lightly brown. cool and cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. arrange slices on baking sheet and continue baking 8 minutes, until golden brown.

cookies and peppermint ice cream cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 30 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (such as oreo®)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 9 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 gallon peppermint ice cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in batches of 5 cookies at a time, pulverize the cookies in a blender until fine. set the last batch of 5 crumbled cookies aside; place the remaining cookies into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan, and smooth into a crust.
• melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, and stir in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and vegetable oil into a smooth mixture. pour in the beaten eggs, and whisk constantly until the mixture is hot (do not boil) and thickened to a fudgy consistency, about 5 minutes. pour the thickened fudge over the crushed cookie crust, smooth into a layer, and freeze cake at least 30 minutes.
• set the peppermint ice cream out to soften for about 10 minutes. cut the softened ice cream into slices, and place the ice cream slices over the fudge filling. smooth the ice cream out into an even layer, and sprinkle reserved crushed cookies on top for garnish. freeze the dessert for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Ghirardelli® Chocolate Dessert Cups

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds ghirardelli semi-sweet, milk, or white chocolate chips or baking bars
• 8 small round balloons

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• if you are using baking bars, break or chop the chocolate into 1-inch pieces. in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt half the chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. cool for about 5 minutes.
• line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• inflate the balloons to a 4-inch diameter; knot. holding a balloon by the knot, dip into the chocolate, tipping to cover the balloon halfway up with chocolate. place the balloon, knotted side up, on the prepared baking sheet, holding the balloon in place until the chocolate starts to set. repeat with the remaining balloons to make eight cups. place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
• melt the remaining 3/4 pound chocolate and repeat the dipping procedure. place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• snip a hole in each balloon to deflate; carefully peel the balloon away from the chocolate. refrigerate until needed. use the same day.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

rugelach with cream cheese filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup instant hot chocolate mix
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• beat the margarine and 1 package of cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. mix in the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla. cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate. mix 1 package of cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon, hot chocolate mix, and chocolate chips. set aside.
• preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• divide dough into four equal portions. roll each portion of dough into a 10 to 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. spread a thin layer of the chocolate filling on each circle. cut each circle into 8 wedges. roll each wedge, starting with the wide end. place the cookie point-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

passover chocolate torte

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup pareve margarine
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 5 eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup ground almonds

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan with foil. grease foil.
• melt margarine and chocolate over low heat. stir until smooth and let cool.
• in a medium-size mixing bowl, beat whites until stiff; about 2 minutes. in a separate bowl, beat together yolks and sugar until thick and pale; about 1 minute. blend in chocolate mixture and stir in almonds. fold in beaten whites, 1/3 at a time, into chocolate until no streaks of white remain. scrape into prepared pan.
• place an 8 inch baking pan with 1 inch of water in it on the bottom rack of the oven (to make the torte more moist).
• bake torte on center rack at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until sides begin to pull away from pan and top is set in center. cover the torte loosely with foil for the last 20 minutes of baking. note: don't worry if the cake cracks because the top will be on the bottom later.
• cool on wire rack for 10 minutes and then carefully remove sides of pan. invert a serving plate and cool completely.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Super Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 2/3 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with 18 paper baking cups.
• in a medium bowl, beat the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. mix in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla, instant coffee and cayenne pepper. combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the water, just until blended. spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
• bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. cool in the pan set over a wire rack. when cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter and frost as desired.

easy ice cream sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease baking sheets.
• in a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, butter, vanilla extract, eggs, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. roll dough into 2-inch balls and place them the prepared baking sheets. bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. do not overbake; the cookies should be set, but still soft. let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.
• using an ice cream scoop, mold the softened ice cream into a ball about the size of the cookies. place scoop of ice cream between two cookies and gently press together. if you like a smooth edge, run the back of a spoon around the edge of the ice cream sandwich. working quickly, fill all of the cookies, lay out on a baking sheet, and place in the freezer to harden. serve when the ice cream has frozen solid. sandwich cookies can be stored in a freezer bag for up to two weeks.

Double Chocolate Frozen Fudge Pops

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. bring to a simmer, and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter. transfer to a heatproof bowl, and refrigerate until cool, approximately 20 minutes.
• stir the chocolate chips into the cooled chocolate mixture. pour into molds and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

espresso chip ice cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup brewed espresso, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate covered espresso beans, chopped
• 3/4 cup caramel topping

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 40 mins


• stir the egg yolks, milk, and cream together in a large pan over medium heat. continue stirring, and cook the mixture until small form around the edges of the surface, but do not boil. remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla extract, espresso, and salt. cover, and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
• pour the cream mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze for 20 minutes according to manufacturer's instructions. stir in the espresso beans. gently fold in the caramel sauce, and continue freezing until hard.

Fruit Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup currants
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in the container of a food processor or blender, combine the dates, sunflower seeds, pecans, raisins, and cocoa powder. transfer to a bowl, and stir in honey. press into 1 inch balls, and roll in confectioners' sugar. store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Caramel Chocolate Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 ounces caramel candies
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• heat caramels, chocolate and milk in a small heavy-duty saucepan over low heat until smooth. cool and refrigerate.

Ghirardelli® Ultimate Chocolate Fondue

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 ounces ghirardelli 70% cacao extra bittersweet chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 6 ounces ghirardelli milk chocolate baking bar, broken or chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chocolate liqueur (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium saucepan, combine the milk, vanilla, and butter. heat over medium heat until the mixture just simmers. remove from the heat and stir in the bittersweet and milk chocolates and chocolate liqueur until completely melted and smooth.
• serve over a heat source that will keep the fondue warm, but not hot.

philadelphia double-chocolate cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 24 oreo cookies, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 4 (8 ounce) packages philadelphia cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (8 ounce) package baker's semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup blueberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs 5 mins


• heat oven to 325 degrees f.
• mix crumbs and butter; press bottom of 13x9-pan lined with foil. bake 10 min.
• beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla with mixer until blended. add chocolate; mix well.
• add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low after each just until blended. pour over crust.
• bake 45 minutes or until center is almost set. cool. refrigerate 4 hours. use foil to lift cheesecake from pan. top with berries.

mississippi mud cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• crust:
• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed animal cracker cookies
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• cheesecake:
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• topping:
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

Ready Time: 10 hrs


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
• mix together the animal cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules in a bowl. pour in the melted butter and mix until evenly moistened. press into the prepared springform pan and set aside.
• to make the filling, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, the cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons instant coffee, and the cornstarch in the bowl of an electric mixer; stir until blended. add the softened cream cheese and beat until the sugar mixture has been incorporated and no lumps of cream cheese remain. beat in the eggs, one at a time, adding the vanilla extract with the last egg. fold in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, then pour into the prepared crust.
• bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 200 degrees f (95 degrees c) and continue baking 2 hours. turn off the oven, and let the cheesecake stand in the oven for 2 hours more before opening the door. remove and cool to room temperature.
• once the cheesecake has cooled, melt the chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, and spread the marshmallow cream evenly over the top. spread or drizzle the chocolate over the marshmallow cream and sprinkle 1/4 cup of chopped pecans overtop. chill completely before serving.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Mom's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. finally, mix in the chocolate chips. shape dough into golf ball sized balls and place them 3 inches apart into ungreased cookie sheets. flatten slightly.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Best Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• frosting:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• in a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. spread batter into prepared pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. do not overcook.
• to make frosting: combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. stir until smooth. frost brownies while they are still warm.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

best big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
• bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

orange chocolate swirl cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• crust:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• filling:
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). in a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until well blended. press into the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the side of a 9 inch springform pan.
• bake for 10 minutes. in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. set aside to cool, but do not allow to harden.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. mix in the eggs, one at a time on a low speed, or by hand. gradually stir in the orange juice, and orange zest. reserve 2 cups of the batter. pour the remaining batter over the baked crust. stir the melted chocolate into the reserved batter. drop the chocolate batter by large spoonfuls the white batter. use a knife to cut through the batter, and leave a swirling design.
• bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the center is almost set. run a spatula or thin knife around the edge of the pan while it is still warm, so the cake will not crack. allow cake to cool completely before removing the sides of the pan. refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Chocolate Cake I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated semisweet chocolate
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degree f (175 degrees c). grease and flour one 9 x 13 inch pan.
• grate the chocolate. in a small saucepan, boil the milk and chocolate until mixture forms a custard.
• cream the butter or margarine and sugar. add eggs and sour cream to the creamed mixture.
• dissolve the baking soda in water, and add to the creamed mixture. add the flour, and mix thoroughly. add the chocolate mixture and beat well. pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes to one hour.

Brooke's Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
• sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. stir in the chocolate morsels. spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Mini Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. beat egg into milk in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined. pour melted butter into flour mixture; whisk in milk mixture to make a smooth batter. fold chocolate chips into batter.
• heat a small nonstick skillet over low heat; pour about 1/3 cup of batter into hot skillet and cover with a lid. cook pancake until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes; flip pancake and cook covered until other side is browned. repeat with remaining batter.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Mafioso Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup dutch process cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups sifted cake flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder
• 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• in a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup cocoa and 3/4 cup boiling water; set aside.
• in another small bowl, dissolve baking soda in the sour cream by stirring them together.
• in a large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups sugar. to the butter and sugar mixture, alternately add the sifted flour and the cocoa mixture with the sour cream mixture. beat until fluffy. beat the egg whites until stiff and fold in the egg whites and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla.
• grease a 9x13 inch pan and pour the batter into it. bake at 300 degrees f (150 degrees c) for 50 minutes. frost with la famiglia chocolate frosting (below).
• to make la famiglia chocolate frosting: cream 6 tablespoons butter or margarine in a small bowl. add 3/4 cup cocoa and confectioner's sugar alternately with milk; beat until spreading consistency. more or less milk can be used depending on the texture you want. blend in the vanilla. this yields about 2 cups of frosting.

Chocolate Covered Cherries Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 12 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 8 fluid ounces milk
• 10 cherries with stems

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• using a double boiler, heat the chocolate until melted. stir in milk, using enough to make the chocolate smooth.
• holding the cherries by their stems, dip them one by one into the chocolate mixture.
• place the coated cherries on wax paper until the chocolate has dried.

chocolate fudge pound cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate fudge frosting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
• in a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and water. beat on low speed until blended. stir in chocolate frosting. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
• beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. beat in one egg until completely incorporated. beat in the last egg along with the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop by heaped teaspoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 9 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

best big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time the prepared cookie sheets. cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
• bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

meringue kisses iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 egg whites
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 3 1/2 tablespoons fruit flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (125 degrees c). line baking sheets with brown paper.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. gradually add sugar, salt, and gelatin, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. fold in vinegar and chocolate chips if desired. drop by rounded spoonfuls the prepared cookie sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then turn the oven off and leave cookies in for an additional 20 minutes or until they dry out. cool completely before removing from the paper.

hillary clinton's chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c). brush baking sheets lightly with vegetable oil.
• combine flour, salt and baking soda on waxed paper.
• beat together shortening, sugars and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
• gradually beat in flour mixture. stir in rolled oats and then chocolate chips.
• drop batter by rounded teaspoonsfuls baking sheets. bake for 8-10 minutes or till golden. cool cookies on sheets for 2 minutes. remove to wire racks to cool completely.