5-Star Chocolate Delights

January 27, 2009
Southern Living
These indulgent treats are perfect for any event-party with friends, romantic dinner, or just for you.
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Raspberry-Fudge Truffles

Recipe: Raspberry-Fudge Truffles

Online User Comment:
"This is great, everybody loved these truffles. Made them for Valentines day. Next time I will roll filling into logs and cut to length, easier that 1" balls. Any seedless preserve should work too."
kabogeo

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Hot Fudge Brownie Cake

Recipe: Hot Fudge Brownie Cake

Online User Comment:
"This was soooo good and sooooo easy! What a fast, deliciously gooey and chocolatey recipe! Wow, this will be my new spur of the moment, I have everything in the pantry chocolate cake for either last minute guests, or a chocolate attack! The fudgy pudding is to die for when warm along with the spongy chocolate cake. You must serve it with whipped cream or ice cream, it's delicious. Also good for breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner, bedtime..."
bugsyc

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White Chocolate Latte

Recipe: White Chocolate Latte

Online User Comment:
"Wonderful! It was a big hit at an office party. I'm making it again soon."

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Chocolate Parfaits

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Recipe: Chocolate Parfaits

Online User Comment:
"Easy and delicious! I used regular instant pudding and regular whipped topping, however. It was a big hit! Definitely something to make with the kids."
Hillary

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Chocolate Chubbies

Recipe: Chocolate Chubbies

Online User Comment:
"These were great and easy to make. I had to add a little extra flour to the second batch and shape them smaller - then they came out perfect! "
treyandblakesmom

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Gold-Dusted White Chocolate Popcorn

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

We adapted this recipe from one on the Jolly Time Popcorn Web site called Glitterrazzi Popcorn. Find the edible gold dust at cake or party supply stores.

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Chocolate-Key Lime Cupcake Pies

Recipe: Chocolate-Key Lime Cupcake Pies

Online User Comment:
"This was a very easy and good recipe."
Cindy

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Buttermilk-Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake

Recipe: Buttermilk-Mexican Chocolate Pound Cake

Online User Comment:
"This cake is not as dry as other pound cakes, and the cinnamon gives it a great flavor! I served it with whipped cream to a large group of people, and everyone loved it!"
Meredith

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Coca-Cola Cake

Recipe: Coca-Cola Cake

Online User Comment:
"This cake is addictive. It is the easiest and best tasting chocolate cake I've had (and I've had a lot). My husband is completely hooked - he doesn't want me to try new cake recipes - he just wants this cake. I make this cake at least once a month for friends and family special occasions. I find that men really enjoy it. Go figure."
joannaholder28

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Chocolate-Almond Hearts

Recipe: Chocolate-Almond Hearts

Online User Comment:
"These took less than 20 min to make and were super easy. A nice addition to the other recipes and a conversation piece. Served for valentine's day tea." -caroleejg

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Candy Bar Pie

Recipe: Candy Bar Pie

Online User Comment:
"The pretzel crust is a little different but this recipe is yummy. The sweet and salty combination is really good. Made this for company and the husband asked to take a piece home! A little goes a long way. "
Sharon

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All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe: All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

Online User Comment:
"I'm in love! These chocolate chip cookies are the best thing on the block. They bake up perfectly and look "real"-- puffy rather than the great spread you get from break-and-bake. They're perfect all on their own, but I'm trying the white chocolate pretzel version next week. So good that I had to ship them to my fiance to get them out of my house. "
aj2005

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Chocolate Italian Cake

Recipe: Chocolate Italian Cake

Online User Comment:
"No fail recipe. The most compliments I've ever received on a cake. This cake has become the one my family will ask for from now on! Thanks Southern Living for making it so easy for me!"
bodae1

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Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake

Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake

Online User Comment:
"I make a lot of cheesecakes and this one got rave reviews from my guests! I garnished with fresh cherries and used 1 1/2 of the chocolate/whipping cream topping for the two cheesecakes. I always run a knife around the sides of a cheesecake when I set it out to cool to prevent cracking. "
Miami

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Chocolate-Glazed Brownies

Recipe: Chocolate-Glazed Brownies

Online User Comment:
"Easy, quick, and cheap because there's not a lot of ingredients to buy...And it tastes great. Always make it for parties and they're rich & creamy but not too heavy. I usually use extra nuts and chocolate for extra flavor and texture. My best brownie recipe."
juanitafernz

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So-Easy Chocolate Soufflés

Recipe: So-Easy Chocolate Soufflés

Online User Comment:
"This was truly so easy and delicious! Don't skip the last step of moving your thumb around the edge. I had forgotten the first time and noticed (the second time) when I did move my thumb around the edge, the souffle rose much higher. One guest loved whipped topping, so I served it on the side for dipping with a slice of strawberry garnish. "
kathleenwilson19

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Chocolate-Cherry Surprise Cheesecake

Recipe: Chocolate-Cherry Surprise Cheesecake

Online User Comment:
"A very delicious, rich cheesecake. The brownie crust is thick and fudgy. You may want to slice into 16 pieces rather than 8. It is that decadent! I've tried this with reduced fat sour cream and cream cheese and with the full fat products. I did not taste a noticeable difference. Save the fat and calories"
Bri

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Double Coffee Tiramisù

Recipe: Double Coffee Tiramisù

Online User Comment:
"I made this dessert for Christmas. My entire family devoured it, including my two children. It is also fairly easy to prepare."
ltt

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Chocolate Fondue

Recipe: Chocolate Fondue

Online User Comment:
"We made this for Valentine's Day and it was delicious. We did not add the liquor but it sill tasted great. And the best part is that the leftovers heated up beautifully for a quick treat the rest of the week!"
handyandy9474

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Mocha-Chocolate Shortbread

Recipe: Mocha-Chocolate Shortbread

Online User Comment:
"I give this recipe 5 stars because it is incredibly easy to make and tastes delicious. This works well for a quick dessert for company because it's fancier than just chocolate chip cookies and would go very well with coffee. I didn't put the second layer of chocolate on the shortbread since I ran out of chips, but I don't think it needed it. Be careful of overcooking this one -- it's moist and delicious if you take it out when LIGHTLY brown. Enjoy!"
mkn668

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