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Our Favorite Chocolate Desserts

Everyone loves chocolate. Make one of these special dessert recipes this holiday season.

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From Taste of Home Celebrations
  • 1 of 17

Special Hot Chocolate Treats
Dropping a whipped cream-filled chocolate cup into hot chocolate makes for an extra-special beverage.

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From Eat Well, Stay Well
  • 2 of 17

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake
Crunchy toasted hazelnuts top this velvety cheesecake.

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From Country Woman Christmas
  • 3 of 17

Peppermint Twist Kisses
Add a touch of mint and red food coloring to classic butter cookies and top with a kiss.

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From Country Woman Christmas
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Mocha Cookie Pretzels
These delicious coffee-kissed chocolate cookies are twisted into fun pretzel shapes.

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  • 5 of 17

Irish Mint Brownies
Mint mousse and rich chocolate make a winning dessert.

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From Light & Tasty
  • 6 of 17

Eggless Chocolate Cake
This rich cake drizzled with semi-sweet chocolate is special enough for company.

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From Taste of Home
  • 7 of 17

Viennese Fudge
Share this rich fudge with your friends, family, and guests this holiday season.

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From Taste of Home
  • 8 of 17

Coconut Truffles
Have these amazing truffles out for your holiday guests, or give them as gifts.

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Plus: Make the lovely truffle topiary centerpiece above.

By Diane Phillips
  • 9 of 17

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Cinnamon Butter Cream Frosting
All the flavors of a cup of Mexican hot chocolate can be found in this amazing cupcake.

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Photographed by Erik Rank
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Chocolate Cakes With Liquid Centers
Serve these easy-to-make molten chocolate cakes to impress any guest.

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From Eat to Beat Diabetes
  • 11 of 17

Black Forest Mousse Cake
This heavenly warm chocolate cake is very light, surprisingly low in fat, and much easier to make than you might think.

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  • 12 of 17

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
This classic cookie recipe was voted the best by our readers.

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From Taste of Home Celebrations
  • 13 of 17

Chocolate Truffles
It's hard to eat just one of these chocolaty silky candies.

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From Country Woman Christmas
  • 14 of 17

Chocolate-Dipped Maple Logs
These maple-flavored cookies are dipped in rich chocolate and coated in walnuts.

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Photo Credit: Austin Chocolate Festival
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Chocolate Crème Brulee with Blackberries Recipe
This recipe, by Jennifer Flood, was featured at the Austin Chocolate Festival.

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From Eat to Beat Diabetes
  • 16 of 17

Mocha Ricotta Tiramisu
This delectable version of the popular Italian dessert includes the traditional sponge cakes soaked in coffee and liqueur for the base.

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