Semisweet chocolate chips are the go-to in baking and for good reason. These chocolate chips are versatile. You can make casual treats like cookies or create decadent desserts like cheesecakes and truffles.
43 Recipes That Start with a Bag of Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Updated on Sep. 18, 2024
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Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 scones
From the Recipe Creator:
With chocolate, hazelnuts and the tangy taste of buttermilk, these delicious scones are easy to make, come together fast and taste amazing with your morning coffee. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 scone: 409 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Ice cream isn’t as hard to make as you might think. If you love cookie dough, you’re going to want to try this chocolate treat. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 253 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Dream Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandchildren absolutely love these cream-filled cupcakes, and I hope the chocolaty treats become a favorite in your home as well. —Dorothy Bahlmann, Clarksville, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 155 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
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Chocolate Chip Blondies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks who adore the classic cookies will enjoy that same beloved flavor in these chocolate chip bars. This blondie recipe can be mixed up in a jiffy, tastes wonderful, and is perfect for occasions when company drops by unexpectedly or you need a treat in a hurry. —Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 blondie: 102 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Buckeyes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church's annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or buckeyes—hence the name. —Merry Kay Opitz, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 127 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Cookie Sticks
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you have a craving for cookies and you want them now, these yummy strips take just a few minutes to make from start to finish. —Kathy Zielicke, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 93 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Broadway Brownie Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to make them as a gift for anyone with a sweet tooth! —Anne Frederick, New Hartford, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 271 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family hops out of bed on Valentine’s Day because they know I’m baking this quick bread for breakfast. They’re major chocoholics, and the easy bread always hits the spot. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 306 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Puppy Chow
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This snack mix is perfect for a late-night treat or a as pick-me-up any time of the day. I sometimes take a batch to work, and it's always eaten up quickly. —Mary Obeilin, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 194 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Buckeye Pie
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone who eats this pie raves about it! You can cover the whole top with ganache, but leaving part of the filling bare is the traditional way to make it. —Mary Northrup, Alpine, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 559 calories, 41g fat (17g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
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Italian Butter Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These wonderfully moist morsels are too tempting to resist. They melt right in your mouth. Rather than sprinkling the chocolate tips with nuts, you can roll them in red and green jimmies or leave them plain. —Charolette Westfall, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 97 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Fudgy Brownie Recipe
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies. Add chocolate chips to the batter and you’ve got some seriously irresistible treats. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 344 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Frosted Brownies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. —Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 277 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Special Chocolate Treats
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I serve these lovely cookies to guests. They freeze well. —Walter Max, Wabasha, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 111 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Banana Split Cake Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect form. —Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 294 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Salted Peanut Rolls
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate, but they're yummy plain, too. —Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 154 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Oatmeal S’more Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I can’t count how many times I have made these cookies—they are our favorites. I love to bake all kinds of goodies with my two daughters, and my husband loves to sample the treats. —Carmen Rae, New Haven, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 89 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
What could be better than a brownie crust layered with chocolate cheesecake and topped with ganache? These cheesecake bars will satisfy even the biggest chocolate lovers. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 180 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Hazelnut Cake Squares
Total Time
35 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When one of my daughters is asked to bring a dish to a church function, a birthday party or any special occasion, she asks me for this recipe. It is so easy to prepare because it starts with a cake mix. It doesn't need icing, so it's perfect for bake sales too. —Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 280 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Giant Buckeye Cookie
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which is exactly what this cookie is. All you need is a box of cake mix, a few common pantry ingredients, and voila—you have a tasty dessert ready for family and friends in under an hour. You can customize it, too, by substituting other mix-ins for the chocolate chips. We serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream. —Arianna Harding, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 443 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Italian Rainbow Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 11 dozen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 35 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 176 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use a different flavor of pie filling and omit the chocolate chips to make a completely different dessert. It's always delicious! —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 393 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these tropical treats in a good cup of coffee brings us right back to the wonderful memories we made there. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 228 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago, I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I had created, and this time I wanted to try adding it to a cake. The zucchini makes the cake super moist but doesn’t get in the way of the chocolate and peanut butter goodness. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 297 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Black Forest Panettone Pudding
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My chocolate-cherry bread pudding uses Panettone, the holiday bread people often receive but aren't sure how to use. I make a glorious sauce for it using ice cream. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 2 tablespoons sauce: 420 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up! If you have little ones visiting for the holidays, have them help you with the stirring. —Holly Demers, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
2 ounces: 316 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as both crust and topping for a soft fudgy filling. —Louise Good, Flemington, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 160 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This cheesecake also works in bite size. Use a mini muffin pan with muffin liners, fill 3/4 full and bake 15-17 minutes. Allow to sit and cool completely before topping with chocolate, coconut and almonds. —Keri Brammer, Lawton, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice (calculated without coconut and almonds): 543 calories, 42g fat (25g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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German Chocolate Ring
Total Time
50 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is modeled after German sweet chocolate cake, which is my favorite, so it's no wonder I enjoy making and eating this sweet-tasting bread! You can make it ahead and freeze to bring out when you need an easy showstopper. —Anne Frederick, New Hartford, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 222 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Truffles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine. But with just a few ingredients, this truffle recipe is easy to make anytime. —Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 77 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Coconut Fudge Cake
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
“A big piece of this moist cake is a chocolate and coconut devotee's dream," notes Johnnie. "You should see my husband, children and grandkids smile when I serve it.”
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 540 calories, 29g fat (8g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 136 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created these dairy-free chocolaty peanut bars, and my kids and their friends can’t get enough! —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 390 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cups
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday we're celebrating. People can't believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey peanut butter centers. This is how to make homemade peanut butter cups. —LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 123 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Peanut Butter Caramel Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, "What's for dessert?" I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They're chockfull of yummy ingredients. —Lee Ann Karnowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Pot of S’mores
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom’s easy Dutch oven version of the popular campout treat is so good and gooey. The hardest part is waiting for this to cool so you can devour it. Yum! —June Dress, Meridian, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 584 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Turtle Tart with Caramel Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Between the creamy chocolate filling, crunchy nut crust and gooey caramel sauce, this tart has a whole lot to love. Plus, you can make it two to three days in advance. One of my daughters even asks for this instead of cake on her birthday. —Leah Davis, Morrow, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce: 632 calories, 51g fat (24g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chocolate Biscotti
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These white chocolate-drizzled cookies are a cinch to make, so I’m happy to whip up a batch any time. My neighbors always look forward to them! —Ginger Chatfield, Muscatine, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 126 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Layered Chocolate-Raspberry Triangles
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My chocolaty triangles layered with raspberry jam are a must during the holiday season. The cakelike bars look festive, and one batch goes a long way.—Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 triangle: 158 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Scones
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 scones
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate chip scones are delicious warm, served with butter, when the chips are melted and gooey. —Diane LaFurno, College Point, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 scone: 241 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 5 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with recipes like this one. When I run out of macadamias for candy-making, I substitute pecans. Whichever nuts I use, neighbors like this fudge so much that they have started to call me the "Candy Lady of Cleveland." —Vicki Fioranelli, Cleveland, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 72 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Rich Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was a teacher, this recipe was recommended by one of my student's parents. I've made it so many times, I can't imagine hosting a brunch without it. Chocolate chips add sweet bursts of flavor to the rich and tender coffee cake. —Michelle Krzmarzick
Torrance, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 474 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
