chocolate recipes

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

In our books, the classic chocolate chip cookie remain unrivaled. However, the white chocolate macadamia nut definitely has its own unique charm. It still offers the chocolate we can’t do without, but comes with one of my favorite nuts.

This cookie recipe combines both white and brown sugar, and such mix is known to yield perfect chewy consistency. Suffice it to say, good quality white chocolate is needed. Never, ever, scrimp on this! The quality of the chocolate you use will make or break the cookie.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chili Cherry Cookies

It's always heartbreaking to bid goodbye to summer, but you need not weep. You can always relive the warm-weather with some recipes that make you feel warm and cozy, even on the inside.

These cookies are moist, rich, fudgy and filling, with a hint of spice. All these qualities are guaranteed to give you an explosion in the mouth. The secret ingredient to this is actually the Black Beans.

Just so you know, black beans are packed with fiber and protein. It’s not a very usual combination, mind you. A one-cup serving of black beans contains 14 grams of protein – the same amount as a 2 oz. serving of chicken or salmon.

Black beans do magic to the digestive tract and the skin of these beans is packed with high levels of phytonutrients. All these nutrients can work in your dessert, how awesome is that?!

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Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Muffins

These Chocolate Strawberry Muffins will undoubtedly steal the hearts of vegans and non-vegans alike. Chocolate and strawberries aren't a classic pairing for no reason.

These Chocolate Strawberry Muffins are loaded with two kinds of chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The final muffin has that squidgy, almost brownie-like texture.

However, the full cup of fresh strawberries is what makes this such an awesome recipe. The richness of chocolate, together with delicate pureed strawberries, explodes in the mouth. Due to all the fruit baked right into these goodies, they are super moist, sans any oil.

Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Muffins

• 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup raw sugar
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pan with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine pureed strawberries, mashed bananas, and applesauce. Mix in raw sugar, non-dairy milk, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fill paper liners evenly. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffins comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Enjoy! 🙂

Easy Dark Chocolate Fudge with Sea Salt and Lime

Know anyone who has a sweet tooth and you want to give them a gift? Look no further! This recipe is unbelievably easy to modify so you can work with it using your favorite flavors.

This has lime and sea salt flakes but you could throw some dried chili flakes in while you’re melting the ingredients for a good kick. Better yet, put some chopped pistachio nuts or some chopped up Dime Bars, whatever tickles your fancy.

This certainly isn't your crumbly fudge, it is totally rich and squidgy. You can leave some without lime and sea salt, and it would be heavenly to add into a mug of hot milk for the ultimate hot chocolate.

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Mini Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Cheesecakes

I've said it so many times, I'm crazy about cheesecake. What's great about this recipe is the fact that it lets you alter the flavor of the cheesecake pretty easily. Love lime cheesecake? Substitute the chocolate chips for lime zest and lime juice.

If you're going for classic plain cheesecake, you can remove the chocolate chips and add 1 more tsp of vanilla to the batter. If you swear by blueberry cheesecake, substitute the chocolate chips for 1 cup of blueberries.

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Coffee Chocolate Tarts

Planning a party and running out of food ideas? Or, do you want something to whip up for your friends who plan on coming over this weekend? This recipe will definitely be on for the books!

You can make use of metal pastry rings for the tarts placed on a baking tray lined with baking paper. You can buy them at kitchenware stores. You can also find chocolate short-crust pastry at specialty food stores and delicatessens.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Banana Split

Chocolate and peanut butter? How can I say no?

Do you have kids and want to impress them? Whip this up and you’ll be hearing them sing your praises in no time!

With each decadent bite, you will feel like it’s so sinfully calorie-laden, but it's definitely not!

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White Chocolate and Blueberry Pancakes

Nothing beats a hearty breakfast. You know what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Who would want to skip breakfast if white chocolate and blueberry pancakes are served on the table?

With a delicious drizzle of maple syrup and your favorite cup of Joe (or tea) on the side, what more can you ask for? So much win!

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Chili, Chocolate, and Beef Casserole

It may sound quite bizarre, but trust me, you'll love this recipe. It has an interesting mix of an extremely rich and heartening beef dish, accompanied by a subtle touch of creamy sweetness of chocolate and a little chili sensation to boot.

Chili, Chocolate, and Beef Casserole

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sauteing
• 2 leeks (or onions) sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 1/4 pounds of diced beef suitable for long slow cooking
• Chili - up to you - I use 1 purple and 1 green Poblano (mild flavor) diced. You can use more or hotter chilies.
• 2 peeled and large dice carrots
• 2 sticks of celery large dice
• teaspoon grated nutmeg
• teaspoon cinnamon
• cup of red wine
• cup of red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cocoa
• 16 oz. of stock
• To finish: chocolate - about 4 cubes, around 1 ounce
 

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DIY Chocolate Liqueur

What’s about to unfold is something so simple you’ll think I’m giving you a guide to cooking dried pasta. It only calls for rum, cacao nibs, some vanilla beans and a mere bottle. A little patience on the side can go a long way, too.

I like trying out new stuff. I love experimenting with things. I already know to come up with new things that almost always amuse me. Now, it’s about time I shared with you guys something I myself just stumbled upon while browsing the Internet: a remarkable DIY take on Chocolate Liqueur.

This version of chocolate liqueur is so unique. We’ve all tried buying a bottle or two of from the local liquor store. For the most part, what we take home is something so incredibly sweet it makes you cringe. Why not make your own chocolate liqueur? Why, yes.

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