Chocolate Desserts

From fudge to cookies and even (chocolaty) caramel apples.

Tricked-Out Caramel Apples

Creative stuffings and coatings take this Halloween staple to a new level.

Hot Chocolate Indulgence

Variations on the classic that will keep you warm until spring. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sweet Salvation

Count on these mail-order chocolates for last-minute holiday gifts. (By Roxanne Webber)

10 Mail-Order Treats

Stuff we want to eat right now. (By Roxanne Webber)

We All Scream

Some of the best and worst ice cream makers. (By Louisa Chu)

10 Holiday Confections

Cookies, candies, and cakey things to give or be given. (By Aida Mollenkamp and Regan Burns)

What Is Nougat?

It’s the candy you love to pronounce. (By Michele Foley)

The Rise of the Salt Tooth

The craze for salted sweets. (By Jessica Su)

Crispiness Jihad

This week’s mission: An ice cream flavor I hadn’t tried yet and a controversial new candy bar. (By James Norton)

Candy Bars Worth Crossing State Lines For

A field guide to great American treats. (By Steve Almond)

Guilty-Pleasure Protein Drink

This week’s mission: creamy, not chalky, meal-replacement beverages. (By James Norton)

Alluring Burger King Apple "Fries"

This week’s mission: low-fat prepackaged ice cream cones, and a healthier Burger King kids' meal. (By James Norton)

Healthy Butter That Actually Tastes Good

This week’s mission: melted white chocolate dessert sauce and butter with olive oil. (By James Norton)

What Does Beige Taste Like?

The week’s mission: bad chocolate candies, and an iced tea contraption. (By James Norton)