12 Chocolate Recipes That Are Too Good to Save for Special Occasions
Chocolate has a way of making any day feel a little more special, so there’s no reason to wait for a holiday or celebration to enjoy it. From rich cakes and fudgy brownies to creamy pies and irresistible cookies, these recipes are perfect for satisfying every kind of chocolate craving. These 12 chocolate desserts are simply too delicious to save for special occasions—you’ll find yourself reaching for them all year long.
Cherry Brownies
Rich, chocolatey and studded with fresh cherries, these Cherry Brownies are perfect for the cherry chocolate lover in your life! If you enjoy Black Forest Cake, you are sure to love these brownies!
Easy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a chocolatey twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats, with semi-sweet chocolate chips and rich cocoa powder in an ooey-gooey marshmallow and cereal mixture. These are perfect for bake sales, surprising your kids after school, or as a fun weekend treat that is ready in about 20 minutes!
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies, a classic Christmas favorite, feature a dark chocolate cookie filled with chocolate ganache and topped with extra chocolate. These bakery-style cookies will melt in your mouth with chocolate goodness!
Reese’s Cake
Moist chocolate cake, ultra-creamy peanut butter filling, and a crunchy chocolate ganache shell—this Reese’s cake is the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers!
Baked Chocolate Donuts
These fluffy and soft Baked Chocolate Donuts topped with a thick and rich chocolate glaze that sets up just like the kind at the donut shop. They are a chocoholics’ dream come true and perfect as a treat any time of the day!
Chocolate Milkshake
There’s nothing like a tall, icy-cold Chocolate Milkshake when it comes to frozen treats. Elevate this timeless soda shop favorite with our quick and effortless 1-minute microwave chocolate sauce. Our secret ingredient? Dutch process cocoa powder, which transforms your shake into an extraordinary chocolatey delight!
Keto Double Chocolate Protein Cookies
Grab yourself a healthy snack that’s packed with protein! These super chocolatey and thick protein cookies are just what your sweet tooth ordered! Let me tell you, these keto protein cookies are the best cookies I have ever made for the blog. They are absolutely perfect and I cannot wait for you to try them!
Chocolate Cobbler
Chocolate Cobbler – a classic Southern dessert with a brownie like topping, and a gooey fudgy layer that is served warm topped with ice cream, for a decadent treat.
Chocolate Coconut Creme Pies
A simple recipe for Mounds-stuffed, soft, chocolate cookies stuffed with coconut creme. These Chocolate Coconut Creme Pies are sure to be a hit with coconut lovers!
Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream
Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream combines the deep, indulgent flavors of chocolate with the satisfying texture of toasted almonds, making it a delicious crowd-pleaser that’s sure to bring back childhood memories! Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just because, this rich and creamy dessert with a delightful crunch is sure to become a favorite in your homemade ice cream collection!
Sea Salt Brownie Cookies
Brownies in cookie form? You bet! These Sea Salt Brownie Cookies are decadently rich and chocolatey, chewy inside while crispy on the outside.
Frosted Brownies
There are fudgy brownies, then there are soft, chewy, and dense Frosted Brownies! The fudginess of the homemade brownies is boosted by the BEST rich, creamy chocolate brownie frosting that is made from scratch!
