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? In our book, not much! Except for maybe a big platter of fudgy brownies or muffins stuffed with chocolate chips. Or perhaps, a thick slice of Oreo pie. How about all of the above?! If you’re a certified chocoholic, you’re clearly in the right place. Our collection of delectable chocolate dessert recipes can be made all year round—and some even make for the perfect romantic treat to rival Valentine's Day chocolates!
We’ve gathered tons of chocolate desserts that work for just about any holiday, birthday, or everyday sweet. 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. If you're anything like Ree Drummond's husband Ladd, you'll stick to the comfort food 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 the over-the-top chocolate-covered ice cream cake or the brookie recipe that combines rich, chocolaty brownies with chocolate chip cookies. Speaking of cookies, we've also made sure to include some of the best Pioneer Woman cookie recipes of all time, including her chocolate crinkle cookies and cake mix cookies.
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 incredible chocolate dessert recipes are so worth it.
1
Chocolate Bundt Cake
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!
Get the Chocolate Bundt Cake recipe.
2
Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate
Feed the masses with this Crock Pot hot chocolate 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!
Get the Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate recipe.
3
Chocolate Meringue Pie
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.
Get the Chocolate Meringue Pie recipe.
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4
Oreo Pie
No-bake desserts for the win! This one is complete with a creamy Oreo filling and a chocolate-cookie crumb pie crust.
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5
Dark Chocolate Brownies
Ree combines unsweetened cocoa powder with unsweetened chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips to create this brownie's extra-rich flavor.
Get Ree's Dark Chocolate Brownies recipe.
6
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Breakfast for dinner? How about dessert for breakfast, instead? These mouth-watering muffins are an explosion of flavor with loads of melty chocolate chips and a crunchy sugar crust.
Get the Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe.
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7
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is fun, but Mexican hot chocolate with lots of spicy cinnamon—now, that's a recipe we'll be pulling out every cold winter day.
Get the Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe.
8
Chocolate Chess Pie
This fudgy chocolate pie borrows a special ingredient from classic Chess pie—cornmeal—for a custardy, crowd-pleasing result.
Get the Chocolate Chess Pie recipe.
9
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
This mouthwatering cookie recipe is the best of both worlds—the worlds of chocolate and peanut butter that is! The timeless combo of rich chocolate and salty-sweet peanut butter is enhanced by the not-so-secret ingredient of honey and a flaky sea salt topping.
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10
Ultimate Chocolate Milkshake
For when you don’t want to turn on the oven to get your chocolate fix, this chocolate on chocolate 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 chocolatey goodness.
Get the Ultimate Chocolate Milkshake recipe.
11
German Chocolate Cake
In the market for a showstopper of a recipe? You'll want to try your hand at this German chocolate cake, which features a gooey coconut and pecan filling and creamy Swiss buttercream.
Get the German Chocolate Cake recipe.
12
Chocolate Toffee Cookie Bars
Melty chocolate, homemade toffee, and chewy brown sugar cookie bars? Yes, please.
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13
Chocolate Pudding
Upgrade your nightly pudding cup with this homemade chocolate pudding recipe. The recipe only requires seven ingredients you probably already have at home—like egg yolks, cornstarch, and unsweetened cocoa powder—so making the pudding will be faster than driving to the grocery store for its store-bought counterpart.
Get the Chocolate Pudding recipe.
14
Chocolate Martini
This post-dinner libation kills two birds with one stone, as it’s both a co*cktail and a dessert. Plus, it’ll give you twice the buzz of a regular martini, thanks to the sugar high delivered by the chocolate liquor and syrup.
Get the Chocolate Martini recipe.
15
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting
You don't need to wait for Christmas to enjoy your favorite wintry flavors. The cool peppermint frosting offsets the rich chocolate cake for a perfect balance in this recipe.
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16
Chocolate Lava Cake
Imagine this: You take your spoon and break the surface of a rich chocolate cake, and molten chocolate “lava” comes pouring out. These individual cakes pair perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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17
Chocolate Trifle
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!
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18
Chocolate Ganache Cake
Impress guests, a date, or your family with a chocolate cake covered in a gorgeous chocolate and peanut butter ganache. The swirl of peanut butter is optional, so it’s also allergy-friendly!
Get the Chocolate Ganache Cake recipe.
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19
Homemade Choco Tacos
Klondike's iconic Choco Taco was discontinued, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy one! Oh yes, you can make that magical mix of smooth, fudge-swirled ice cream sandwiched in a waffle shell and sealed with chocolate.
Get the Homemade Choco Tacos recipe.
20
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic Valentine's Day treat, but, as it turns out, they’re super easy to make at home. They only require two ingredients and ten minutes of your time!
Get the Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe.
