These recipes use mini chocolate chips but still pack a ton of flavor. Find our favorite recipes for mini chip cheesecakes, muffins, pancakes and a whole lot more.
44 Recipes That Start with a Bag of Mini Chocolate Chips
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Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This cranberry bread is tender and moist. The first time I made it, it immediately became a favorite for the fall and winter holidays. The tart cranberries complement the sweet chocolate so well.—Jessica Hornaday, Nampa, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 253 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate meringue cookies are one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine’s Day or make them as drop cookies for other occasions. —Debbie Tilley, Riverview, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
At our house, Saturday morning always means pancakes for breakfast. I make the menu special by servings up stacks of these fluffy buttermilk treats studded with mini chips. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 291 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Pizzelle Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These lovely, golden brown anise pizzelle cookies have a crisp texture and delicate anise flavor. I create them using a pizzelle iron. —Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 76 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Pudding Pizza
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister Brenda and I made up this recipe while talking on the phone. My family loved the classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter presented in a whole new way. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 449 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors—chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake—in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. —Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 176 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
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Chocolate Fudge Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe won several blue ribbons at our state fair. The made-from-scratch chocolate layer cake topped with a fudgy homemade frosting is truly a can't-miss dessert. —Donna Carman, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 678 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 104g carbohydrate (77g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Brownie Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16-20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A little of this tall, rich brownie cake goes a long way, so you'll have plenty of pieces left to share with grateful family members and friends. It's a sure way to satisfy true chocolate lovers and is perfect for any occasion.
-Barbara Dean, Littleton, Colorado
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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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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cake Rolls
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 cake rolls (12 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Who knew something this impressive could start with a cake mix! The mini chocolate chips add a tasty crunch to each slice. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
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Snowy Mountain Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I was so excited to bake these with my mom after coming home from studying abroad in Germany. They remind me of the Swabian Alps I could see from my room there. Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate; it’ll lose that attractive shine. —Stephanie Bouley, North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 99 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I make these zucchini chocolate chip muffins, I freeze several. As I'm leaving for work in the morning, I pull one out and enjoy it at the office with a cup of coffee. —Janet Pierce DeCori, Rockton, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 234 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our daughter first astounded us with her cooking talents when she made this cheesecake at 13 years of age. With a unique cookie crumb crust and extra-creamy filling, people think this dessert was made by a gourmet baker!
—Kathleen Gualano, Cary, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 432 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Mini-Chip Cocoa Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Whip up a batch of cocoa pancakes dotted with mini chocolate chips to satisfy your chocolate cravings first thing in the morning. Yum! —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes (calculated without whipped cream): 489 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids help by piping the cake batter. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 whoopie pie: 267 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are very picky eaters) loved these sammies. —Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 502 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein.
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Hot Chocolate Tiramisu
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Instead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu. It's best if eaten within two days—if it even lasts that long! —Cathy Geniti, Saratoga Springs, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 638 calories, 46g fat (25g saturated fat), 199mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Mexican Wedding Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
As part of a Mexican tradition, I tucked these sugar-dusted Mexican wedding cookies into small gift boxes for the guests at my sister's wedding. Most folks said the cookies never made it home! We bake them around the holidays too. —Sarita Johnston, San Antonio, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Dutch Baby
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I modified a traditional Dutch baby recipe given to me by a friend and came up with this version, which my family thinks is terrific. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to make. —Mary Thompson, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 313 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Chocolate Mint Dreams
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Since chocolate and mint is my favorite flavor combination, these dainty frosted treats are hard to resist. But I manage to save some for guests, because they make my cookie trays look so elegant. —Anne Revers, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 123 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Raspberry Fudge Torte
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with a simple cake mix—they're sure I bought it at a bakery. —Julie Hein, York, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 544 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I had a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays, I was inspired to use them up by adding them to a chocolate bread. Coffee and cocoa intensify the flavor. —Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 162 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g 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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Cannoli Cheesecake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this cannoli cheesecake in the summer for a flavorful and refreshing treat. I love the added bonus of not having to turn on the oven in hot weather. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 548 calories, 36g fat (20g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual holiday cookie platter and it received rave reviews from both children and adults. If the buttercream doesn't come together after all of the butter has been incorporated, add some shortening one tablespoon at a time until the mixture starts to transform. —Julie Thomas, Saukville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 120 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Hot Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hot chocolate is my go-to winter indulgence. To go with it, I like this moist pumpkin cake dusted with cocoa for an extra chocolate boost. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 450 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Norwegian Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My best friend, Amber, taught me how to make this classic Norwegian dessert. They are a great mash-up of a sugar and chocolate chip cookie. A pizza cutter is the best tool for cutting into slices after baking. —Bonnie Brien, Surprise, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 59 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Quick Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I both enjoy cooking, but the baking is left to me. Our sons loved this chocolaty quick bread when they were little—and still do as grownups! —Melissa Mitchell-Wilson, Wichita, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 214 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe to combine two of my all-time favorites: cheesecake for the grown-up in me and chocolate chip cookie dough for the little girl in me. Sour cream offsets the sweetness and adds a nice tang. Everyone who tries this scrumptious cookie dough cheesecake loves it. —Julie Craig, Kewaskum, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 551 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 328mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Black Bottom Brandy Bites
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I place chocolate in the bottom of each pastry cup. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 tartlet: 244 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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I Want S'more Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
The s'more flavors in these fun muffins with marshmallow creme in the middle are sure to bring back fond childhood memories. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 287 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the flavor without spending time baking the shells. —Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 300 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Cannoli Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ricotta is one of my family's favorite ingredients. I made up the cannoli filling and broke up some ice cream waffle shells to use as "chips and dip"—it was an instant hit! It's also good served slightly warm. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 128 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Richard's Breakfast Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My chewy fiber bars with a complex taste are extremely addictive. For clean slices, spray a pizza cutter with cooking spray before cutting.—Richard Cole, Richmond, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 219 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Almond Drops
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
So much rich, chocolaty flavor, so little time! My trufflelike cookies are deceptively easy to make and look so elegant on a party tray. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 127 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast a great chocolaty flavor, and make a fun, quick dessert to bring to parties or serve to company! —Jennifer Rafferty, Milford, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 187 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I bake a lot of different muffins, but this is the recipe I use the most. Their small size makes them difficult to resist! —Joanne Shew Chuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 110 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Soon after I learned about overnight oats I decided to create a recipe with my favorite sugary combination: chocolate and peanut butter. Overnight oats are a perfect breakfast for busy mornings. —Anna Bentley, Swanzey, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 346 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein.
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Brownie Bourbon Bites
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts and savor the rest!—Paula Kirchenbauer, Newton, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 110 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Tiramisu Parfaits
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These are a long-time favorite dessert. I think they look so pretty with a drizzle of chocolate, sprinkle of mini chips or cocoa on top. —Nancy Granaman, Burlington, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 190 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
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Crystallized Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
9 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is the best of twp worlds—gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies. Since they're combined, you don't have to choose between them. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 69 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Orange-Chip Cranberry Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves
From the Recipe Creator:
Tart berries, crunchy nuts and sweet chocolate are simply scrumptious when mixed together in this easy quick bread. Sometimes I'll top it off with an orange-flavored glaze. —Donna Smith, Fairport, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 220 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Is there a kid (or a kid at heart) who wouldn’t gobble up this creamy dip for graham crackers? It beats dunking them in milk, hands down! —Heather Koenig, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 181 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Banana Chip Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my version of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (my favorite!) in a cake. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool. —Barbara Pryor, Milford, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 233 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.