When you're hit with a chocolate craving, there's no time to waste. Luckily, these quick chocolate desserts can be enjoyed in 30 minutes or less!
40 Chocolate Desserts That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Quick
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Toffee Turtle Squares
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little square will do ya. —Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho
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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
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No-Guilt Brownies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
Yes, you can watch your diet and enjoy treats, too! These healthy brownies are the perfect cure for a serious chocolate craving. —Rita Ross, Delta, Ohio
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These rich, fudgy cookies are chewy and studded with tangy dried cherries. It’s a good thing the recipe makes only a small batch, because we eat them all in one night! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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Banana and Chocolate Puff Pastry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Banana with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these tasty bundles with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
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Orange Chocolate Fondue
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
"Invite you family and friends to dip cubes of cake and pieces of fruit into this rich, luscious fondue for a special treat during the holiday season," writes Mary Jean DeVries from her home in Grandville, Michigan.
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Turtle Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Our special education class developed these fudgy turtle cookies. We have a cookie club teachers can pay to join, and members give this cookie two thumbs up. —Debbie Ethridge, Bentonville, Arkansas
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Crazy Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have made this cake for over 50 years. Otherwise known as “crazy cake,” this classic, tender and moist dessert requires only a two-step procedure to make.
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Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. —Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe has been in my files for a long time...probably from when I first learned to bake. Any chocolate lover will like these melt-in-your-mouth cookies. I make them year-round with variations. They're even richer with a thin coat of icing or as a sandwich cookie with frosting in the middle. —Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba
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Peanut Butter Cup Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Using just five ingredients makes this recipe so simple. You can add a little extra decoration with chocolate jimmies, too. —Chris Nelson, Decatur, Arkansas
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Copycat Berger Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
35 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
After a friend who had recently traveled to Baltimore sent me a package of Berger cookies, I was hooked. They disappeared so quickly that I decided to try and re-create them at home. After many tests and tweaks, my husband and I gained 6 pounds between the two of us, but it was worth it—I landed on a reproduction of the famous cookie I'm so proud of. —Marina Castle-Kelley, Canyon Country, California
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Ginger Pound Cake S'mores
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind of chocolate can be used. These can be made in batches in a cast-iron skillet as well. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The recipe for these light cookies has been passed down from generation to generation. Have a little extra fun with frosting if you like. They freeze well, too!—Helen Brown, East Dover, Vermont
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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
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Homemade Butterfinger Bites
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it, mix it with peanut butter and coat the balls with chocolate, you get a softer, denser version of a Butterfinger bite. Who knew? They’re delicious! —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Cinnamon White & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 dozen (about 4 cups mix)
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to put a spin on the traditional chocolate chip cookie, and who doesn't love cinnamon? Depending on what you use to drop your cookies, the serving quantity may change. —Cassie Colosimo, Reading, Pennsylvania
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Easy Mexican Brownies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I was hosting a fun Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed a quick dessert. Dressing up an ordinary boxed brownie mix made life easy and delicious! —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
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Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this recipe from my daughter years ago. I've taken these chewy filled treats—and the treasured recipe—to many cookie exchanges. —Bertha Bratt, Lynden, Washington
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S’mores Bars
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s'mores bars. They polished off the pan and asked for more! I shared the recipe, and now their families make them, too. —Rebecca Shipp, Beebe, Arkansas
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Andes Mint Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Transform your favorite candy into a baked treat! These Andes mint cookies are better than any after-dinner mint. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Air-Fryer Mocha Pudding Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These mouthwatering mini cakes make the perfect treat for two. My mom used to make these when I was a little girl. Now I whip them up and pop them in my air fryer for a speedy dessert. —Debora Simmons, Eglon, West Virginia
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Crunchy Chocolate Clusters
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake treat. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
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Orange-Chili Chocolate Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I make these cookies I’m always asked for the recipe—we love a bit of spice in our chocolate in the Southwest! Because they start with a packaged sugar cookie mix, these favorites are super easy to make. —Debbie Blunt, Wickenburg, Arizona
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's proof that peanut butter and chocolate just belong together. These peanut butter blossom cookies are an easy family favorite and never fails to make my children smile. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, North Carolina
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Quick & Easy Chocolate Sauce
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom made this fudgy sauce to drizzle on cake, and we like it over ice cream too. —Janice Miller, Creston, Iowa
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Contest-Winning Chocolate Mint Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
32 sandwich cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and mint is a big hit at our house. Best of all, these cookies are easy and fun to make. —Christina Burbage, Spartanburg, South Carolina
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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
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Cashew Clusters
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this recipe for many bake sales at the local community college where I work. They are always the first to sell out.—Betsy Grantier, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Shortbread Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I layer a creamy, coffee-flavored filling between buttery shortbread, then dip the sandwiches in chocolate. Guests always love them.—Bertha Seyer, Oak Ridge, Missouri
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Chocolate Molten Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Be prepared to swoon when you dip into this indulgent flourless cake and warm chocolate oozes from its center. This is Kristin Page’s favorite dessert on the menu at La Boucherie. Try it, and you’ll understand why.
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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
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Rum Balls
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to make and pack a festive punch. — Diane Duschanek, Council Bluffs, Iowa
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Chocolate Malt Crispy Bars
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These chunky, chewy squares are a feast for the eyes. Malted milk flavor coats this treat from top to bottom. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Cherry Blossom Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin
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Brownie Affogato Sundaes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We can’t resist brownie sundaes. I combined an affogato (coffee-based beverage) idea with a brownie to get this decadent sundae that mixes it all in there: warm, cold, sweet and salty. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
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No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
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Chocolate-Mint Creme Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A minty filling sandwiched between rich chocolate cookies—what’s not to love? —Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah
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Chocolate Pretzel Rings
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you can color-coordinate the M&M's to each holiday. —Kim Scurio, Carol Stream, Illinois
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Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
"Hey, these are good!" is the surprised remark I hear when I bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. —Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska