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It’s International Chocolate Day!

Mile High Chocolate Cake

Photo: Romulo Yanes

People around the world will be indulging in their favorite cocoa-based foods to celebrate this sweet occasion. With chocolate-filled favorites like truffles, cookies, candy bars, cake, chocolate chips, ice cream, pudding, fudge, and brownies, there is no shortage of ways to satisfy a sweet tooth.

What’s your favorite chocolaty treat?

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Image of the Day: Heart-Shaped Brownies

Heart-Shaped Brownies

Brownies have the ability to satisfy all types of cocoa yearnings, whether you crave a cake-like or chewy consistency. For a bittersweet bite, turn to Heart-Shaped Brownies from Diamonds for Dessert. The moist, dense crumb provides the perfect texture for cutting out adorable shapes, like hearts or shamrocks.
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Weekly Roundup: Champagne-Inspired Cuisine

Panettone with Champagne Cream
Bring on the bubbly in more ways than one this New Year’s Eve with our picks for the ultimate sweet and savory tastes starring Champagne.
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Image of the Day: Fudge Mint Brownies

Chocolate and mint pair perfectly in these Fudge Mint Brownies from Glorious Treats — a creamy, dense, and decadent dessert. The cool layer of mint is made with peppermint extract and creates the perfect counter-balance to the rich dark-chocolate brownie underneath.
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