Recipes & Cooking Desserts & Baking Cookies Our Best Chocolate Cookie Recipes Are Rich, Fudgy, and Totally Decadent Indulge in these craveable cookies at the holidays and beyond. By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 17 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 17, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Brie Passano Here at BHG, we're always searching for the best chocolate cookie recipes, and chocolate chip cookies are just the beginning. Our collection—including rich espresso-infused morsels and chewy peanut butter-chocolate cookies—is worthy of any chocoholic. Whether you want to quickly mix up a batch of chocolaty treats for a weekday dessert or craft a decadent chocolate cookie recipe for the holidays, the options are endless! 01 of 17 Chocolate-Espresso Coins View Recipe Warm cinnamon and espresso enhance the flavor of these mini chocolate chip cookies. Splattered with melted chocolate, these bite-size bits are a dream for chocolate-lovers and coffee-lovers alike. 02 of 17 Triple-Peanut and Chocolate Chip Cookies View Recipe Andy Lyons Chocolate peanut butter cups, peanut butter, and peanuts join forces in one of our most decadent chocolate cookie recipes. The chunky concoction ensures a mouthful of flavor in every bite. 03 of 17 Triple-Chocolate Cookies View Recipe With three different kinds of chocolate, these cookies are a perfect dessert for the most serious of chocolate-lovers. If it's still not enough chocolate, add rich chocolate topping to satisfy your sweet tooth. 04 of 17 Chocolaty Caramel Thumbprints View Recipe Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints. Chopped pecans give a crunchy texture to these delectable chocolate cookies. A spoonful of gooey caramel and a drizzle of chocolate take the cookie recipe over the top. Easy Caramel Sauce 05 of 17 Ultimate Chocolate-Dipped Cookies View Recipe To create the ultimate chocolate dessert, dip double-chocolate cookies into creamy chocolate ganache, then watch the tempting treats disappear. Make this recipe up to three months before serving. 06 of 17 Mocha Munchies View Recipe If you love a sweet with your coffee, you'll flip for these coffee-flavor chocolate cookies. Infused with coffee liqueur and chocolate-covered espresso beans, the mocha dessert is moist and delicious. Crispy pecans add a subtle crunch. 07 of 17 Berger of Baltimore Cookies View Recipe Jason Donnelly It's the fudge frosting that takes these pillow sugar cookies totally over the top. A pinch of salt in the mix helps keep the final chocolate cookies from being overly sweet and helps the chocolate flavor shine. 08 of 17 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies View Recipe Soft, chocolaty crinkle cookies are a holiday classic, but we love them year-round. A sprinkling of powdered sugar adds lightness to balance the rich chocolate cookies. 09 of 17 Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies View Recipe Rich cocoa powder combines with cinnamon and cloves for a uniquely flavored chocolate cookie. The warm, spicy notes make this a go-to recipe for cold weather. Add some extra sweetness with a light drizzle of powdered-sugar icing. 10 of 17 Peanut Butter Munchies View Recipe Peanut butter and chocolate are delicious on their own, but together they're just plain irresistible. The soft bite-size cookies feature luscious cocoa and a salty, smooth peanut butter filling. 11 of 17 Buckeye Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano This chocolate cookie recipe is inspired by the classic Ohio candy. It stars rich chocolate cookies topped with a sweet chocolate glaze and fluffy peanut butter cream. Serve these chocolate peanut butter cookies on a big platter and watch them disappear. 17 Peanut Butter Desserts with the Rich, Creamy Flavor You Crave 12 of 17 Kirschtorte Cookies View Recipe Andy Lyons If you love the combination of chocolate and cherries, this is the chocolate cookie recipe for you. Each chewy cookie is topped with a sweet chocolate cherry buttercream. You can make this recipe ahead and freeze it for up to three months before serving. 13 of 17 Chocolate-Orange Sandwich Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing Inspired by a grocery store favorite, this recipe for chocolate cookies is buttery, rich, and perfect with a cup of coffee. You'll want to use dark chocolate in the filling to balance the sweet orange cookies. 14 of 17 Mississippi Mud Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano Meet your new favorite chocolate dessert. This Southern-style chocolate cookie is filled with nutty pecans and chocolate. The real star here though is the thick marshmallow topper. 15 of 17 Copycat S'mores Cookies View Recipe Blaine Moats You don't need to wait till Girl Scout cookie season for these copycat cookies. A graham cracker-inspired base is topped with fluffy marshmallow crème and milk chocolate to echo the flavors of the campfire treat. 16 of 17 Pecan-Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies View Recipe Blaine Moats This rich chocolate chunk cookie recipe has earned rave reviews. "Such a great combination of taste!," said one reviewer. While another shared, "After baking for 9 minutes and cooling, I was very happy with the resulting shape and texture of the cookies." 17 of 17 Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies View Recipe BHG / Andrea Araiza If you look forward to cherry cordial candies at the holidays, you'll love this chocolate sugar cookie. It's topped with a maraschino cherry and a sweet chocolate glaze. As one BHG fan raves, "I get asked to make this cookie every cookie exchange. It is deliciously fudgy with a nice cherry surprise." 9 Healthy Cherry Recipes to Add Sweet-Tart Flavor to Your Meals Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit