Just because you're busy doesn't eliminate the want need to indulge in something sweet and chocolaty when a craving hits. If time is truly of the essence, pick up a chocolate bar at the store; when you have a bit more wiggle room, you can do no better than these 30-plus easy, chocolate-rich recipes. Keep reading for a solid selection of brownie, cookie, hot chocolate, pudding, and other cacao-loaded treats that even the busiest or most beginner of bakers can tackle without breaking a sweat.
Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chocolate nut clusters [1]
Salted Fudge Brownies
Get the recipe: salted fudge brownies [2]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie cake [3]
Dark Chocolate Fondue
Get the recipe: dark chocolate fondue [4]
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Get the recipe: spiked hot chocolate [5]
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Get the recipe: chocolate avocado pudding [6]
Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Cookies With M&M's
Get the recipe: chocolate chunk peanut butter cookies with M&M's [7]
S'mores Popcorn
Get the recipe: s'mores popcorn [8]
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Get the recipe: chocolate chip cheese ball [9]
Peanut Butter Cup Blondies
Get the recipe: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup blondies [10]
Chocolate Marshmallow Crinkle Cookies
Get the recipe: chocolate marshmallow crinkle cookies [11]
Chocolate Stout Brownies
Get the recipe: chocolate stout brownies [12]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies [13]
Chocolate-Covered Almond Matzo Toffee
Get the recipe: chocolate-covered almond matzo toffee [14]
Cookies and Cream Mix Pudding Cookies
Get the recipe: cookies and cream pudding mix cookies [15]
S'mores Dip
Get the recipe: s'mores dip [16]
Small-Batch Brownies
Get the recipe: small-batch brownies [17]
No-Egg Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Get the recipe: no-egg chocolate chip cookie dough [18]
Vegan Slow-Cooker Chocolate Bread Pudding
Get the recipe: vegan slow-cooker chocolate bread pudding [19]
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Get the recipe: salted caramel hot chocolate [20]
Nutella Pizza
Get the recipe: Nutella pizza [21]
Peppermint Bark Brownie Bites
Get the recipe: peppermint bark brownie bites [22]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bark
Get the recipe: peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bark [23]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie dough truffles [24]
Skillet Red Wine Brownies
Get the recipe: skillet brownies [25]
Birthday Cake Hot White Chocolate
Get the recipe: birthday cake hot white chocolate [26]
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: classic chocolate chip cookies [27]
Extrafudgy Coconut Oil Brownies
Get the recipe: extrafudgy coconut oil brownies [28]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies [29]
Chocolate Icebox Cake
Get the recipe: chocolate icebox cake [30]
Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
Get the recipe: chocolate chip pudding cookies [31]
Chocolate Frosty
Get the recipe: chocolate frosty [32]
Brownie Batter Rice Krispie Treats
Get the recipe: brownie batter rice krispie treats [33]
S'mores Brownies
Get the recipe: s'mores brownies [34]
Easy Salted Chocolate Fudge
Get the recipe: easy salted chocolate fudge [35]
Snickers Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: Snickers chocolate chip cookie bars [36]
White Chocolate Expresso Brownies
Get the recipe: white chocolate expresso brownies [37]
Small-Batch Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: small-batch vegan chocolate chip cookies [38]
