Makes 30 Cookies Dark Chocolate Glaze Makes 10 tablespoons
Chocolate Cereal Crumbles
Makes 4 to 6 servings So simple and satisfying, these little treats are a snack for kids and grown-ups! Use your favorite cereal and experiment with a mix of dark, milk, or even white chocolate, if you like. We love peanuts in this recipe, but you can replace it with […]
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Makes 45 cookies Make these cookies super-size to take on picnics or serve at kids parties, or miniaturize them to include as part of a cookie plate to serve at a tea or reception.
Chocolate Éclairs
Makes 12 éclairs The shape of a baked éclair depends upon the shape it is given before baking. It is easiest to make a nice, round éclair using a pastry bag, but you can also drop the batter from a spoon. Use a table knife dipped in water to smooth […]
Chocolate Fudge
Makes 50 pieces Chocolate fudge is the classic American confection. In fact, when you say the name fudge, it is chocolate that comes to mind. Unsweetened chocolate is used in this recipe to supply full chocolate flavor when balanced with the sugar in the fudge.
Chocolate Ganache
Makes enough for 24 truffles or 2 1/4 cups (or after 4 cups after whipping)
Chocolate Glaze
Makes about 1 1/2 cups, or enough to glaze a 9-inch cake This chocolate glaze stays shiny but soft and is a perfect topping for cream puffs or éclairs. Use it to glaze a cake or to drizzle into vanilla ice cream for a chocolate ripple effect.
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD
This homemade spread is a healthier take on the store-bought version. Try this delicious chocolate hazelnut spread over your favorite whole grain breads, or use as a flavorful filling in pastries or desserts. Makes 2 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes ©The Culinary Institute of America
Chocolate Macarons
Makes about 60 macarons (120 shells) Macarons (not to be confused with coconut macaroons) are not difficult to make, but they are rather particular—so don’t be defeated if they aren’t perfect at first. It takes a few rounds to really understand the batter and how to treat it. If you’re […]
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
Makes 8 servings This may be an icebox cake recipe, but the beauty of an icebox cake is that it requires no recipe. Simple layer your favorite cookie (graham crackers, chocolate chip, snickerdoodles!) with something creamy (pudding, whipped cream, dulce de leche!) and wait until tomorrow.
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie This simple variation on pecan pie is for the chocolate-lovers. The chocolate is not overpowering, but is actually a great semi-bitter complement to the otherwise sweet pie. Served warm, the chocolate will be melted and gooey, but served at room temperature, you can enjoy bites of […]