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17 Easy Desserts for Chocolate Lovers Everywhere

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Denison chapter.

So many types of chocolate, so little time. Don’t worry, it’s good for you. For those out there with an undeniable sweet tooth, treating yourself to a handful of chocolate chips might tide you over temporarily. Why not switch it up with some super simple, super delish recipes that will sooth your chocoholic self? Here are some easy desserts from least amount of ingredients to the most.

1. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Easy Desserts strawberry cream
Morgan Goldberg

Chocolate covered strawberries… a total classic. It doesn’t get much simpler than melting and dipping, you don’t even necessarily need a kitchen appliance to do it. This is the perfect treat to feed to your special someone… Probably in the top ten most romantic foods.

2. 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse chocolate cream
Jeanne Kessira

Another fabulous treat with only two ingredients. You could whip up this bad boy in five minutes. The best part? You can serve it up immediately — no fridge time necessary.

3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

Easy Desserts goody cream
Caroline Ingalls

Just like chocolate, peanut butter is another flavor that’s a favorite of many. It just makes sense to combine the two to make a killer dessert.

4. Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Easy Desserts cake candy
Rozina Fonyo

For those out there craving that sweet and salty combo, this one is for you. This recipe makes 72 bites, which is a blessing and a curse… I dare you to resist eating them all in one sitting.

5. Homemade Thin Mints

3 ingredients chocolate candy
Meghan Morris

Not Girl Scout cookie season? Don’t worry, you can replicate your favorite minty flavor with just three ingredients. This recipe will have you throwing it back to the days of living by the “Girl Scout Law.”

6. Coconut Macaroons

Easy Desserts rice cream
Elizabeth Philip

Not everyone is a fan of coconut, but if you are, this dessert is perfect for you. The drizzle of chocolate on top provides just the right amount to complement the coconut well.

7. Healthy Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Easy Desserts coffee cocoa
Emily Hu

To all those health nuts out there… Don’t worry, there’s something here for you too. Just because you’re killing the healthy eating game doesn’t mean you can’t add a little chocolate in your diet! And who doesn’t love avocado?

8. Chocolate Truffles

3 ingredients chocolate coconut
Mimi Takano

Here’s another truffle recipe that’s for those who might not be as concerned about their health. These truffles are fun to make by adding various kinds of toppings, but even more fun to eat afterwards.

9. No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Easy Desserts milk chocolate cream
Rachel Connors

Recreate the classic flavor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups of your youth. Peanut butter lovers everywhere can rejoice over this easy to execute recipe.

10. Dark Chocolate Cayenne Truffles

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Ryl Johann Dorado

Spice up classic truffles with a hint of cayenne. This twist on the classic treat is sure to heat things up. It’s great for adventurous people who usually like a little bite in their snack.

11. Nutella Milkshake

Easy Desserts indian tea milk
Jocelyn Hsu

If you’re looking to switch things up with something drinkable, this Nutella milkshake is sure to do the job. There’s something special about getting to slurp up a whole cup of chocolatey goodness.

12. Chocolate Chip Caramel Peanut Butter Bars

Easy Desserts chocolate pecan
Claire Thompson

There’s something great about tightly bundling up a bar and not having to worry about it crumbling like a cookie. This recipe is a variation on the classic chocolate chip cookie by adding caramel and it’s in bar form. Total win. Cut yourself as big of a slice as you’d like.

13. Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread

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Russell Escalada

What could be better then getting to put chocolate on every snack in your house? Playing into the perfection that is the blending of chocolate and peanut butter, this recipe will having you wanting to take it on with a just a spoon.

14. Inside Out S’mores

Easy Desserts gravy dairy product
Addison Skaggs

It’s a little hard to make s’mores in your dorm room, but these inside out s’mores are totally doable. With brownie acting as the chocolate part of the classic treat, this dessert will have you feeling nostalgic for warm summer nights.

15. Chili Chocolate Bar

Easy Desserts milk goody
Katie Schneider

Bringing the heat, part two. This bark might be a little hotter than #3, but sometimes you just gotta kick things up a notch. Some people just have the desire to go for the spice.

16. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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Amanda Chong

If you feel the need to cool things down after that last recipe, this mint chocolate chip ice cream is both sweet and refreshing. Bringing in the minty flavor is a great way to mix it up.

17. Chocolate Cookie Dough Cups

Easy Desserts milk chocolate cake
Luna Zhang

Chocolate chip cookies are the most classic dessert, but you can amp up those flavors by turning them into chocolate cups with a delicious surprise center. These bite-sized beauties are egg-free too, so you don’t have to worry about consuming raw cookie dough.

These easy desserts are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while not wasting your precious time. Bring on the chocolate with these 17 killer recipes.

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