10 Splurge-worthy Chocolate Desserts

on June 13, 2011
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Chocolate Espresso Cookies

A deliciously dark combo of finely ground black coffee and semisweet chocolate chips makes these espresso cookies relentlessly rich.

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Pairing peanut butter with chocolate is a no brainer. But this chocolate cupcake with its rich base and creamy frosting will make you believe they are truly a match made in dessert heaven.

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Black and Tan Brownies

Malty Guinness and sweet Bass ale are the key ingredients in this irresistible and chewy brownie that gives you the best of two worlds—chocolate and beer!

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Black Forest Magic Cobbler

Chocolate takes on cobbler in this divine black forest cake inspired recipe.

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brownies and cookies unite in one glorious explosion of chocolatey goodness in this delicious fusion of our two favorite desserts.

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Chocolate-Chile Molten Cake

This molten cake has a melt-in-your-mouth center and a spicy chipotle pepper bite that can't be ignored. Serve hot with a side of cool ice cream and your taste buds will be thanking you for days.

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Mayan Hot Chocolate with Butternut Squash

Mayan Chocolate with a butternut squash twist makes this rich and thick drink/dessert stand out in the hot coco crowd.

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Perfect Chocolate Cake

A three-tiered tower of pure chocolate bliss, this stacked layer cake is a picture-perfect chocolate creation.

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No-Cook Chocolate Silk Tarts

Disguised as sinful delights, these tasty tarts actually take a healthier approach. From their taste alone, no one will ever know that tofu is the secret ingredient.

Frozen Chocolate Cream

These frozen chocolate dreams are thick, rich and perfect for a hot summer's day.

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Tunnel of Fudge Cake

Will chocolate cake cure world hunger and untangle national debt? No. Will it make whatever is bad at least a little bit better? Most definitely. Here's a recipe for every conceivable chocolate whim or fancy.