By Becky Hardin
Published Aug 25, 2023
Chocolate lovers rejoice, because these decadent Chocolate Desserts are all easy to make, and sure to satisfy that sweet tooth! Indulgent chocolate cakes, the best fudgey brownies, chocolate cheesecake bars, chocolate-filled cookies, truffles, chocolate cream pie, and plenty more of the best chocolate dessert recipes are right here.
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Indulgent Desserts for Every Chocoholic!
If you’re looking for the best desserts filled with chocolate, these easy recipes will do the trick. Find indulgent, decadent desserts to eat after a nice dinner, along with super quick and simple desserts you can make any time you have a chocolate craving.
French Silk Pie
Decadent Chocolate Desserts
When you have an intense craving for chocolate, these fancy desserts are the way to go. Any of these will be the ideal finish to a romantic dinner!
- Chocolate Lava Cake : If you want to feel like you’re at a 5-star restaurant, make these mini lava cakes. The best part is the creamy peanut butter inside!
- Velvet Chocolate Cake : Moist, velvety smooth chocolate cake is topped with ganache for the most decadent cake.
- Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies : These fudge-y cookies have the best texture, and the powdered sugar topping adds a delightful sweetness.
- French Silk Pie : Every bite of this silky smooth pie tastes more indulgent than the last. It’s the best chocolate treat for holidays!
- Oreo Balls : A crunchy, creamy, chocolatey Oreo filling is coated with more chocolate to make an easy-to-eat treat. These are the easiest things to make!
- S’mores Dessert Pizza : What could be better than turning a classic s’mores into a dessert pizza? Graham cracker crust is topped with fluffy marshmallow, and of course, tons of chocolate.
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Best Chocolate Cakes
Moist, fluffy, tender, and deliciously chocolate-y, these easy cake recipes are all perfect for parties and special celebrations.
- Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting : Go with the simplest chocolate on chocolate cake for a dessert that’s sure to please everyone.
- Chocolate Pound Cake : This moist, dense pound cake is filled with chocolate chips and topped with a delectable chocolate glaze.
- Black Magic Cake : The “magic” of this cake is the mouthwateringly moist and tender texture, and the deep chocolate flavor.
- Oreo Poke Cake : This chocolate cake is filled with Oreo pudding, then topped with whipped topping and crushed Oreo cookies. It starts with a cake mix, so it’s extra easy to make!
- Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake : This cake is infused with hot cocoa mix , then topped with chocolate ganache, marshmallow creme , and mini marshmallows.
- German Chocolate Cake : Delicious layers of rich german chocolate cake are topped with a coconut pecan frosting.
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Desserts
There’s no pairing quite like chocolate and peanut butter, and these easy desserts are proof of its deliciousness!
- Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie : Fill up an Oreo pie crust with peanut butter chocolate ice cream, cool whip, hot fudge , and peanut butter cups for an easy no bake dessert.
- Peanut Butter Brownies : These fudge-y brownies are filled with peanut butter , peanut butter chips, and peanut butter cups. It’s the perfect amount of peanut butter if you ask me!
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake : An array of peanut buttery ingredients and chocolate pudding fill this delicious cake, and it’s finished off with a tasty peanut butter frosting.
- Peanut Butter Cup Fudge : If you prefer white chocolate, this fudge filled with peanut butter cups is perfect for you!
Brownie Cookies
Brownies Galore
You can’t beat a rich homemade brownie , but you can continue the indulgence with all of these brownie-inspired desserts!
- Brownie Cookies : Combine the fudge-y, chocolate-y flavor of a brownie with the ease of baking cookies! Be sure to try Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies , M&M Brownie Cookies , and S’mores Brownie Cookies for more variations.
- Fudge Brownie Pie : Soft pecan brownies are baked right into a pie crust for an easy chocolate dessert!
- Ferrero Rocher Brownies : You only need 5 ingredients to make these chewy brownies, filled with the fanciest candy around.
- Brownie Cupcakes : Pour brownie batter into cupcake tins and top the fresh-baked treats with chocolate buttercream for a fun party dessert.
- Turtle Brownie Cake : This bundt cake has the texture of a dense brownie, with walnuts, caramel , and chocolate ganache to add more decadent flavor.
- Deep-Fried Brownie Bites : Perfect bites of brownie are coated in a sweet batter then deep-fried for a crispy finish.
Chocolate Lasagna
No Baking Needed for these Chocolate Desserts
Skip the oven, and go straight to enjoying these easy chocolate dessert recipes!
- Chocolate Lasagna : Layers of cream cheese, chocolate pudding, whipped topping , and Oreo cookie crust make this no bake chocolate dessert absolutely delicious!
- No Bake Cookies: It only takes 10 minutes to throw together these tasty chocolate, peanut butter, and oat cookies!
- Chocolate Cream Pie : The decadent, creamy filling uses both semisweet and bittersweet chocolate for a rich flavor.
- Chocolate Pots de Creme : Every bite of this thick, creamy, fluffy mousse is incredible. I love these individual-sized desserts for easy serving.
- Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Pie : Mint and chocolate is such a great flavor combo for desserts, and this freezer pie is deliciously cool and creamy. The best part is you only need 3 ingredients!
- Chocolate Fudge : This recipe is so easy to make and there’s no better treat for chocolate lovers!
Mocha Cookies
Quick and Easy Chocolate Cookies
Cookies are so quick and easy to make, which means they’re the best dessert for weeknights, casual weekends, and any time you need a hit of chocolate ASAP.
- Mocha Cookies : Espresso powder and espresso chips turn a typical chocolate cookie into something filled with rich, deep cocoa flavor.
- Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies : Use a box of chocolate cake mix and white chocolate chips to make these easy, cakey, tasty cookies!
- S’mores Cookies : Chewy chocolate chip cookies are coated with chocolate, mini marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs.
- Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies : Fill up these chocolate cookies with white chocolate peppermint or salted caramel–better yet, make both!
- Chocolate Sugar Cookies : Cocoa powder and chocolate chunks add a tasty chocolate twist to fluffy sugar cookies.
- Chocolate Butter Cookies : Espresso, sea salt, and brown sugar add so much dimension to the flavor of these cookies!
No matter which chocolate desserts you choose, these recipes are sure to please!
More Dessert Recipes
Looking for more ways to satisfy your sweet tooth? There are plenty more dessert recipes to try, filled with chocolate, fruit, and other sweet ingredients.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 18, 2019
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies make a great holiday cookie and they’re so easy to make! With this recipe, you get to choose from two flavors: Salted Caramel or White Chocolate Peppermint. Make both so everyone can choose their favorite!
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Make these chocolate thumbprint cookies with peppermint or caramel for the perfect holiday cookie!
I’m always looking for easy cookie recipes to make during the holiday season , because you can just never have enough! I make them for holiday parties, for dessert after the feast, as simple homemade gifts, and just for fun.
There’s just nothing like gathering your family to bake cookies together this time of year! It’s so much fun and it results in something delicious to eat. Yum!
I love these easy chocolate thumbprint cookies, especially since I’ve got two flavors to choose from. The salted caramel filling is delectably sweet and smooth, while the white chocolate peppermint just TASTES like Christmas . (If you want a third flavor, try our chocolate mint thumbprint cookies !)
Of course you don’t actually have to choose between the two. Make both flavors and eat one (or two) of each!
Choose Your Favorite Flavor
When I come up with a recipe, I like to get as much use out of it as possible. So I came up with two amazing filling flavors for these chocolate thumbprint cookies instead of just one. The more the merrier!
Cookies are such an easy thing to change up by adding different toppings, fillings, and flavors. These are especially easy to change, since you’re really just changing the little bit on top. Just bake a big batch of cookies, then fill each one with your preferred flavor.
Salted Caramel Cookies
Chocolate thumbprint cookies with caramel filling is like heaven in your mouth. The mix of the salted caramel with the chocolate is DELICIOUS.
Ingredients:
- Caramel
- Heavy Cream
- Flake Sea Salt
White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
White chocolate always makes me think of winter, and peppermint definitely makes me think of Christmas. It’s the perfect flavor for a festive Christmas cookie!
Ingredients:
- White Chocolate Chips
- Crushed Peppermint
How to Make Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These chocolate cookies are so easy to make, and I just living filling them with the different flavors at the end. Pouring the caramel on top or pressing in the crushed peppermint is so satisfying, and of course they taste amazing!
The full recipe card is below, but here are a few quick tips:
- Start by making the cookie dough and getting them in the oven to bake. Then you can quickly prepare the filling to add after cookies are done.
- Adding that little bit of espresso powder into the dough gives these cookies a deeper, richer flavor. So good!
- Use a greased 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to make the “thumbprint” indentation in each cookie. Gently press it into the center of each ball of dough before baking.
- If you bake both sheets of cookies at the same time, be sure to switch them about halfway through baking so they cook evenly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding the fillings.
- To Store: Keep these cookies in an airtight container and save up to 3 days.
Christmas Cookies
It doesn’t matter how many Christmas cookie recipes I have, I always want more! Sometimes you want the classics, sometimes you want to try something totally new. These thumbprint cookies with peppermint or caramel fit right in with the holiday spirit, so I highly recommend giving them a try.
Here are some of my other favorites to bake this time of year:
- Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
- Christmas Butter Cookies with Powdered Sugar Icing
- Splatter Paint Christmas Cookies
- Chocolate Spritz Cookies
- Chocolate Butter Cookies
- Soft Gingerbread Cookies
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Copycat Milano Slice Cookies
- Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Get to baking with these tasty cookies! Everyone will love these. I’d love to hear which flavor is your favorite. Happy Holidays!
Check the recipe card below for full details on how to make chocolate thumbprint cookies. Enjoy!
Still need more cookie recipes? I’ve got you covered!
- Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic.
- These Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies are…well, LOADED with chocolate chips.
- These Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies are always a hit.
- I just LOVE these Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies !
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For the Chocolate Thumbprint Cookie Base
- ▢ 1½ cups all-purpose flour 180 grams
- ▢ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 42 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 gram
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 6 grams
- ▢ Turbinado or Demerara sugar for rolling
For the Salted Caramel Thumbprints
- ▢ 15 caramels 124 grams, such as Kraft Baking Caramels
- ▢ 1 tablespoon heavy cream 14 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Flake Sea Salt such as Maldon
For the White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- ▢ ½ cup white chocolate chips 85 grams, melted
- ▢ 10 peppermint candies 50 grams, crushed, such as Brach’s Star Brites
Instructions
For the Cookie Base
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment, and heat oven to 350°F. Set oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together; set aside. 1½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon espresso powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and mix just until incorporated. Add all flour mixture and mix on lowest speed just until no flour shows. 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls into the Turbinado sugar. Set balls 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Turbinado or Demerara sugar
- Using a greased, rounded ½-teaspoon measuring spoon, make an indentation in the center of each ball of dough.
- Bake at 350°F until set about 10-12 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
For the Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
- Melt the caramels and cream in the microwave set on high. Stir every 15 seconds until caramels have melted. 15 caramels, 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- When cookies are baked, transfer the baking sheets to a cooling rack. Use the same ½-teaspoon measuring spoon to remake the indentations.
- Let the cookies set for 1 minute. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to completely cool.
- Fill each indentation with the melted caramel mixture and sprinkle with flake sea salt. Cookies are ready to eat when the caramel is set. 1 teaspoon Flake Sea Salt
For the White Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave set at 50%. Stir every 15 seconds. White chocolate seizes easily, so melt the chocolate slowly and without it getting too hot. ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Place the peppermints in a quart-size, zipper-style plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush to desired size. 10 peppermint candies
- When cookies are baked, transfer the baking sheets to a cooling rack. Use the same ½-teaspoon measuring spoon to remake the indentations and let the cookies set for 1 minute. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to completely cool.
- Fill each indentation with the melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermints. Lightly press the peppermint into the white chocolate. Let the cookies set until the white chocolate is firm.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
Becky’s Tips
- Start by making the cookie dough and getting them in the oven to bake. Then you can quickly prepare the filling to add after cookies are done.
- Adding that little bit of espresso powder into the dough gives these cookies a deeper, richer flavor. So good!
- Use a greased ½- teaspoon measuring spoon to make the “thumbprint” indentation in each cookie. Gently press it into the center of each ball of dough before baking.
- If you bake both sheets of cookies at the same time, be sure to switch them about halfway through baking so they cook evenly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding the fillings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
