Chocolate
Chocolate-Almond Butter Cups
Here, almond butter serves as the primary ingredient in a perfect little bite-size dessert.
By Hannah Bronfman
Chocolate-Tahini Linzer Cookies
Melt tahini with chocolate in whatever shade you please for a glossy bittersweet filling that will sandwich together rich cocoa shortbreads.
By Chris Morocco
Salted Chocolate Halva
Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.
By Andy Baraghani
Luscious Hot Chocolate
Cozy up with a mug of this rich, creamy hot chocolate that will warm you up from head to toe.
By Sheila Lukins
10 Mail-Order Food Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Olive oil, sea salt, nut butter, and of course, lots of chocolate.
By Zoë Sessums
Chocolate-Hazelnut Napoleons
All of the elements for this elegant last course can be prepped at least two days ahead; assemble just before eating for the ultimate, light-but-luscious Valentine’s dessert.
By Lillian Chou
Why We're Obsessed With Dulcey, the Fourth Category of Chocolate
In defense of having a blond moment.
By Zoë Sessums
The 1st Annual Epicurious Cookbook Awards
A cookbook that puts the sexy back into cheese. A book that qualms all that California FOMO. A collection of recipes that heal the heartbroken and sick. These books—and a handful of others—make up the stack of cookbooks that made the kitchen a better place in 2018.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Chocolate Shortbread Slice
Essentially rows of buttery shortbread encased in a rich chocolate ganache, we suggest having a slice of this dessert by the fire with a strong cup of coffee.
By Donna Hay
Raw Peppermint Slice
With a wheat-free coconut-date cookie crumb–like crust, a creamy coconut layer, and a rich chocolate topping, these bar cookies will remind you of your favorite candy but taste so much better.
By Donna Hay
Crunchy Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake
Sandwich layers of crisp chocolate pastry with an oozing chocolate-caramel sauce for a stunning-but-easy celebratory dessert.
By Donna Hay
Molasses Sandwich Cookies With Coffee Cream
Adding ground coffee to both the cookie dough and the filling turns these cookies into something deeply more interesting than your average holiday spice treats.
By Tara O'Brady
White Chocolate Fruitcake Bars
These cookie bars are studded with the best parts of traditional fruitcake (orange zest and dried fruit) and spiced up with lots of fresh ginger.
By Tara O'Brady
3 Easy Halloween Treats to Make With Kids
Serve with chocolate fondue and an assortment of spooky-cool sweets for dipping.
By Kat Boytsova
Chocolate Budino With Candied Walnuts
To make this silky pudding, whip up a custard of yolks, sugar, milk, and cream, then pour it over dark chocolate. Chill, and top with candied walnuts when serving.
Nutella Grilled Cheese is the After School Snack of Childhood—and Adulthood—Dreams
It's a sweet-and-salty, melty-and-crunchy snack that satisfies at any age.
By Anna Stockwell
How to Be Converted to Jewish Egg Creams
It turns out the storied deli drink doesn't really live up to its name—and that's a good thing.
By Becky Hughes
Taste Test: Chocolate Chips
We rounded up 17 bittersweet and semisweet chips to determine the very best.
By Joe Sevier
Matcha–Chocolate Chip Cookies
These super-moist and delicious cookies are made with a secret ingredient: banana!
By Candice Kumai
7 Healthy Nutella Alternatives to Make Your Mouth Water
These chocolate-hazelnut spreads boast less sugar than the original.
By Lauren Salkeld