Mocha Pudding Cake

Crusty, cakey, and gooey all at once, this pudding cake is simple enough for the kids to make. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Girl Scout Cookie

Peppermint schnapps, crème de cacao, and cream— yum! (By Rob Chirico)

CHOW's Intense Brownies

Chewy, cakey, fudgy – a recipe for chocoholics. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick? (By Kate Ramos)

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Downright decadent. (By Charlie Palmer)

Oatmeal–Chocolate Chip Cookies

The classic soft, chewy oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon. (By Kate Ramos)

Easy Pain au Chocolat

A quick take on the French classic made by filling store-bought croissants with hazelnut spread. (By Laurent Tourondel)

Chocolate-Pecan Race Day Pie

Spiked with bourbon— it’s a Kentucky Derby classic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts

The name says it all: a sweet, salty, gooey, crunchy apple that’s sure to have many fans. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Fudgy Toffee Pecan Cookies

Buttery toffee and toasted pecans push this deeply chocolaty cookie over the top. (By Adapted from Brigid Callinan)

Grilled Chocolate Sandwich

Crusty bread stuffed with dark chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and served with ice cream. (By CHOW Food Team)

Spiced Dark Fruitcake

Warm holiday spices, dark molasses, and sweet dried fruit make this fruitcake a classic. (By Kate Ramos)

Dark 'n' Stormy

One sip, and it’s a balmy afternoon in Bermuda. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Coconut Sherbet

A nondairy dessert that’s nice and creamy. (By David Lebovitz)

Caribbean Black Fruitcake

Don’t be fooled by its innocent chocolaty appearance— this Caribbean cake is spicy, boozy, and every bit as wicked as devil’s food cake. (By Amy Wisniewski)