12 Christmas chocolate recipes
Chocolate is one of the few things we could eat for 12 glorious days without a break. From the fussiest soufflé to the humblest brownie, chocolate rarely disappoints. That’s why it’s the perfect Christmas treat—and why we’ve created these 12 chocolate recipes to keep everyone on your nice list happy.
Nothing here requires a candy thermometer or a pastry bag, so don’t worry that you’ll be stressing over the stove feeling anything but festive. No matter how you like your chocolate, there’s a dessert that will make you feel merrier than a Christmas elf.
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Nutterscotchies
A merry mixture of peanuts, butterscotch and chocolate.
Christmas Eve chocolate fudge
You’ll sleep with visions of this deep, dark chocolate fudge dancing in your head.
Blitzen bark
An easy almond bark that will please your holiday helpers.
Naughty-and-nice brownies
A sprinkle of sea salt adds depth and surprise to these delicious caramel brownies.
Twinkle crinkles
A dusting of powdered sugar makes these cookies especially merry.
Jingle bells
Jolly chocolate truffles make wonderful gifts for ringing in the holidays.
Black Russian wreath
A ring of moist chocolate cake with a surprise Black Russian flavor.
Fa-la-la-la-lava cakes
These individual molten lava cakes can be prepared ahead and put into the oven for 10 minutes before being demolished in a blaze of chocolate glory.
Ho-ho cocoa
A genuine, creamy cocoa to revive even the weariest caroler.
Season's heatings brownies
Quick-as-a-flash bread
The holiday hostess’ best friend: a superb quick bread made from pantry ingredients and boxed cake mix.
Turtledoves chocolate mousse cake
Cozy up with chocolate mousse cake made for two.
Bonus: 5 Merry Mix-ins
Learn how to make 5 very merry treats by adding Crafters & Co. Peppermint Bark to a favorite recipe. They’re simple surprises that will add a dash of jolly to anyone’s day!
- Credits:
- (video) Director: Christopher Dorsey, Photographer: Ken Sabatini, Stylist: Andy Newcom, Producer: Jennifer Dreiling, Editor: Jon Quigg, Lettering Artist: Virginia Sembower, Music: Chris Johnson
Jennifer is a Hallmark writer and culinary student who is always on the hunt for new, easy recipes for celebrating the holidays and seasons.
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