No sweet treat has a cult following quite like chocolate—and for good reason! After all, what's better than a rich, decadent bar of milk or dark chocolate? Well, maybe a big platter of fudgy brownies or homemade muffins stuffed with chocolate chips or perhaps a thick slice of Oreo pie. How about all the above?! If you're a certified chocoholic, you're in the right place. These delectable chocolate desserts can be made all year-round.
Here, you'll find dessert recipes that work for just about any holiday, birthday, or everyday sweet treat—and some even make for the perfect romantic treat to rival a box of truffles on Valentine's Day! If you're anything like Ree Drummond's husband Ladd, you'll stick to the comforting classics like his favorite chocolate pudding pie. But there are also tons of creative chocolate desserts that are sure to knock your socks off: Try an over-the-top chocolate-covered ice cream cake or the brookies that combine brownies with chocolate chip cookies. Speaking of cookies, this list also includes some of the best Pioneer Woman cookie recipes of all time, including her chocolate crinkle cookies and cake mix cookies. Plus, check out the many pie recipes, easy sheet cakes, and even some no-bake desserts that are great for when you don't want to turn on the oven.
Whether you're using chocolate in your pantry (check here to answer the question, "does chocolate go bad?") or a fun baking project to try with the kids, these chocolate desserts are so worth it.
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Brownie Cookies
Ryan Liebe
These chocolaty cookies are the best of everything: crackly tops, crisp edges, and a rich, fudgy middle that tastes just like a pan of brownies—only in cookie form. They're quick to whip up and extra irresistible served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nothing tops fondue because fondue tops, well, everything― literally! This recipe combines both bittersweet and milk chocolate for a perfect balance of sweet and dark flavors. Use it to dip anything from fruits and nuts to cakes and cookies.
If you're hosting a holiday party or simply feeding a crowd, you can't go wrong with a classic sheet cake. This one is what Ree calls, "The BEST chocolate sheet cake ever."
Here's an old-fashioned bake that makes its own fudgy sauce. Spread the cocoa-buttermilk batter in a dish, sprinkle on the brown sugar-cocoa topping, then pour hot coffee (or hot water) over it. Bake until the top is crackly and cakey with a rich chocolate sauce underneath, then serve warm with ice cream.
Rich, creamy, and made to impress! This version of the classic dessert drink starts with warm milk and half-and-half melted with a mix of bittersweet and semisweet chocolate chips, plus a touch of sugar and vanilla. The "fancy" part is the lacy topper.
A box of devil's food cake mix makes these cookies a breeze to whip up. Use any color combination of sprinkles you like—you can even choose your favorite team colors.
This crowd-pleasing cake recipe may be simple, but it’s anything bundt boring. The moist, devilishly rich cake and bittersweet chocolate glaze make it perfect for any occasion, like a birthday party or Tuesday night at home!
This chocolate dessert is nothing to be trifled with! It’s layer upon layer of crushed Oreos, silky chocolate pudding, crumbled brownies, and whipped cream cheese. In other words, pure bliss!
These cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle, and intensely chocolatey. Whip egg whites and sugar into a glossy meringue, fold in melted chocolate, then add pecans and chocolate chips. Scoop and bake until the tops look set but the centers stay soft.
A showstopping dessert that’s surprisingly simple: a crisp cookie crust filled with a light, airy chocolate mousse that still tastes decadent. It chills into clean, creamy slices. Finish it with a cloud of whipped cream and raspberries.
These chocolate eclairs have a clever shortcut that makes them as easy as they are irresistible. Between the puffy shells and rich chocolate topping, they're filled with a pastry-cream-style layer made with pudding mix.
When you want a quick chocolate fix, this milkshake will do the trick. All you have to do is throw a few ingredients—like chocolate ice cream, chocolate milk, and chocolate syrup—into the blender, and there you have it! A cup chock-full of chocolaty goodness.
Yes, this chocolate cake is truly flourless—making it incredibly moist, dense, and fudgy. It feels more elegant than a typical cake, yet it's even easier since a generous dusting of powdered sugar takes the place of frosting.
Get your chocolate fix with this pound cake made with rich cocoa powder and a hint of espresso powder. It's even better topped with a generous vanilla bean-powdered sugar glaze.
Feed the masses with this recipe that practically makes itself. Just add a few ingredients, like unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, and a dash of instant espresso, to your slow cooker, cook it on low for about two hours, and enjoy!
If you love turtle candy, you'll want to dive into this sliceable version. It starts with a graham cracker crust and ice cream, then gets layered with more ice cream, caramel and chocolate sauces, and crunchy pecans.
If you need a go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe, make this one your new favorite. They'll bake up to have crisp, golden edges and a soft center. Plus, using chopped chocolate instead of chips makes it feel extra special.
Skip the oven and whip up a batch of these cookies instead. They're rich and chocolatey, buttery, and lightly chewy, finished with a sprinkle of coconut. Best of all, they taste just as good a week later as they do on day one.
Ladd may prefer his chocolate pie neat, but we can assure you that you won’t want to skip the toasted fluffy meringue topping that adds so much flavor to the creamy, rich chocolate pudding filling.