Cocoa Recipes

Chocolate lovers will want to bookmark our top recipes with cocoa, which include decadent brownies and cakes, plus no bake cocoa recipes.

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    Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes

    Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


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    Our Pro Bakers Found the Best Cocoa Powder You Can Buy

    Love chocolaty bakes? You'll want the best cocoa powder to give these recipes their signature flavor. Find out which brands...


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    Pumpkin Brownies

    Love fall baking? Our pumpkin brownies start with decadent, chocolaty brownies but then take an unexpected turn with a delicious...


    Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    These gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies are a family favorite. The ground almonds make them even better. —Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland


    Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    I love that this chocolate squash mousse is rich and decadent yet is made with simple, plant-based ingredients! Even though...


    Rolo Cookies

    Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Rolo cookies. Each cookie is packed with gooey caramel centers, crunchy pretzels and...


    Air-Fryer Mocha Pudding Cakes

    These mouthwatering mini cakes make the perfect treat for two. My mom used to make these when I was a...


    Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Warm, cozy and delightfully sweet, these hot cocoa bombs are an easy treat for a cold winter's day.

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    Yellow Cake Recipe

    A yellow cake recipe is a staple for any home baker. This recipe comes complete with chocolate buttercream frosting to...


    What’s the Difference Between Cocoa and Dutch-Processed Cocoa?

    If you're a chocolate lover who also enjoys baking, it's important to know the differences between natural and Dutch-processed cocoa...


    Mocha-Walnut Macarons

    These mocha macarons perfectly capture the chocolate, nutty flavor of my favorite gourmet coffee. Store in an airtight...


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    Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

    These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Christmas. They're just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder,...


    Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Tart

    I love the flavor combination of spiced pumpkin and chocolate, which inspired me to create this chocolate pumpkin tart. Sometimes...


    Dr Pepper Sheet Cake

    When we visited the Dr Pepper museum in Dublin, Texas, I bought a Dr Pepper cake mix. It was so...


    Devil’s Food Snack Cake

    My husband and his friends request this devil's food snack cake for camping trips because it’s easy to transport. That...


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

    These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies are so easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients and a...


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent vegan chocolate cupcakes.

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

    This easy gluten-free chocolate cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you need a birthday cake or just crave a...


    S’mores Brownies

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...


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    Hot Chocolate Cookies

    Hot cocoa mix and marshmallow bits are better together when used to make these comforting hot chocolate cookies, embodying cozy...


    Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies

    I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...


    Chocolate Lover’s Pancakes

    These chocolate pancakes are fluffy on the inside, with a rich but not-too-sweet flavor from the cocoa and a nice...


    Brookie Recipe

    "Brookies" are the tasty result of two baked goods joining forces. Treat yourself to this chocolate chip cookie brownie recipe!

    Chocolate-Avocado Mousse

    By following this easy avocado chocolate mousse blender recipe, you can enjoy a healthy, vegan dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings.


    Mexican Chocolate Biscotti

    Nancy C. Evans of Phoenix, Arizona captured the spicy cinnamon flavor of Mexican chocolate in her original recipe for biscotti....


    Cinnamon-Spice Brownies

    Gail Mehle of Rock Springs, Wyoming submitted the original recipe for these brownies with a secret ingredient: cinnamon. The spicy...


    Copycat Berger Cookies

    After a friend who had recently traveled to Baltimore sent me a package of Berger cookies, I was hooked. They...


    Brownie Batter Oatmeal

    We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more...


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Mole

    Chocolate with chicken? If you’re not familiar with mole, don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing...