Chocolate is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The rich, sweet flavor has been indulged for centuries and spans cultures around the globe. For chocolate lovers, homemade chocolate recipes take that indulgence to the next level.
A classic chocolate brownie is always a favorite. Dark chocolate brownies with a fudgy center are a chocolate lover’s dream. Use high-quality dark chocolate and Dutch-processed cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor. Walnuts or pecans add a bit of crunch. Serve the brownies warm with vanilla ice cream or top with a chocolate glaze for an extra decadent treat.
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic, but chocolate lovers can take them up a notch with double chocolate chip cookies. Use semi-sweet chocolate chips and chunks of dark chocolate in the batter. The chunks will melt into pockets of dark chocolate in each cookie. For an even bigger chocolate hit, roll the cookie dough balls in chocolate chips before baking.
A chocolate soufflé is a showstopper dessert that chocolate aficionados will love. The rich chocolate base is lightened with egg whites and sugar and puffs up dramatically while baking. The crust gives way to an oozing chocolate center. Dust with cocoa powder and serve immediately with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.