chocolate recipes

Layered Raspberry Brownies

Chocolate and raspberry is one of my favorite combinations. 

If you can get past the fact that this recipe calls for almost an entire pound of butter, you’ll really love these! 

Layered Raspberry (Chambord) Brownies 
 
First Layer:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup
• 1 cup flour
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

This is one of those recipes that look as good as it tastes!  Or does it taste as good as it looks?  You decide.  Enjoy this with your Valentine Sweetheart.

Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 10 oz. jar maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate, chopped
   (you can use milk chocolate if you prefer)
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Cappuccino Chocolate Cheesecake

I’m sure you will enjoy staying indoors during this wintry weather time of year.  You can bake up some comfort food – like cheesecake!  Here is variation of a chocolate cheesecake I like by adding coffee liqueur.

Cappuccino Chocolate Cheesecake

• 1 1/4 cups chocolate wafers, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 8 ounces light cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups sour cream
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder for garnish
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Chocolate and Cocoa Substitutes

Have you ever discovered you were out of an ingredient?  Of course that always seems to happen right in the middle of making something!

When the recipe calls for chocolate, cocoa powder, or unsweetened baking chocolate, using the correct substitution can mean your crisis is avoided.  And no emergency trip to the grocery store!
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Chocolate Chip Nut Bars

We're putting together a Chocolate University Online recipe book.  Some of the recipes I post here on the blog are recipes that we've collected for that book.

This one is no exception.  Here are comments from our recipe tester...

"Everyone I’ve served them to likes them, although two people at the potluck commented on how sweet they are — well, what do you expect with 2 cups of brown sugar versus only 1 1/2 cups of flour!!!
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Chocolate Bread Loaves

Do you enjoy the smell of freshly baked bread?  Have you imagined the smell of freshly baked chocolate bread?  Here's your chance.  Give this recipe a go. 

As with any homemade bread, it takes time but is well worth it.

Chocolate Bread (Mini Loaves)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 1 cup warm water (105-115°)
• 2 envelopes dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons honey
 
• 1 cup lukewarm milk (95°F)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4-5 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
 
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• Sugar
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Chocolate Oatmeal

I'm thinking about some chocolate oatmeal for breakfast!

Nothing is more soothing, hot, and delicious on a cold winter morning than bowl of steaming oatmeal.  That is, except for a bowl of steaming CHOCOLATE oatmeal!

Here's a quick and easy recipe for you...
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Chocolatey Chocolate Tea

Tea, like chocolate, is known for its many health benefits such as lowering blood cholesterol levels and providing antioxidant protection against cancer and heart disease.  Tea can also boost metabolism which may help control weight.

Americans are drinking more tea.  I suspect it started as a result of wanting to consume something healthy, but in the process we have grown to appreciate the aroma and delicate flavors tea has to offer.
Sometimes the bitter, astringent taste of tea is a turn off.  The bitterness comes from the antioxidants and flavonols that are so beneficial, so what can we do to soften the bitter while keeping the antioxidants intact?
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Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

These peppermint patties may be the perfect ending to a holiday meal!  Be sure to temper the chocolate to give a finish and snap to your creation.

Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

• 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate, chopped
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Chocolate Egg Nog

In my experience, either you love egg nog or you don’t.  There aren’t too many people who are on the fence about it, but maybe chocolate egg nog could push you over to the lovin’ it side for good!

Easy Chocolate Egg Nog

• 4 cups dairy eggnog, chilled
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1/3 cup favorite chocolate syrup
• Dash of ground nutmeg 
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