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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    15 Unexpected Ways to Use Chocolate Chips in Desserts—#8 Will Surprise You!

    Published: Oct 20, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    You won’t believe all the amazing things you can do with chocolate chips in desserts—there’s so much more than just cookies and brownies! From fun twists on classic treats to totally unique ideas you’ve probably never thought of, there’s something here for every sweet tooth. Some of these recipes are so unexpected, you’ll wonder how you’ve been missing out all this time. And trust me, number eight is going to blow your mind!

    Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

    Chocolate brownies with green candies on a baking sheet.
    Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Fudgy mint brownies with a smooth chocolate glaze—perfect for any chocolate lover! Easy to make with mint chips, peppermint extract, and a touch of espresso.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A pan of chocolate rice krispie squares on parchment paper.
    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a little slice of heaven thanks to yummy melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
    Get the Recipe: Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    A single chocolate chip cookie with a piece broken off.
    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for brown butter chocolate chip cookies may change your life. Instructions on how to brown butter included!
    Get the Recipe: Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    Chocolate Chip Tart With Pecan Pie Filling

    Chocolate Chip Tart With Pecan Pie Filling. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate Chip Tarts are a bite size chocolate chip cookie with a bourbon flavored pecan chocolate filling. Reward yourself for being awesome with this little treat.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Tart With Pecan Pie Filling

    Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

    Stacks of cookies with milk.
    Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate chip shortbread cookies are a buttery treat that have just the right combination of chocolate chunks, salt and butter.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

    Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Two banana chocolate chip muffins on a plate with parchment paper.
    Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chunky Banana Muffins are filled with pieces of banana instead of mashed bananas, giving them a great texture. A moist and delicious muffin.
    Get the Recipe: Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    A baking dish of chocolate cobbler topped with ice cream.
    Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Cobbler may be the easiest dessert you will ever make. With just a few ingredients you can make the best gooey chocolate pudding cake.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Slices of zucchini banana bread on a rack.
    Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An extra moist quick bread with both bananas and zucchini. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and extra zucchini.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bars

    Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bars have a rich fudgy layer over buttery shortbread and of course raspberries and more chocolate on top. You’re going to Love this simple recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bars

    Tiger Butter

    Triangular pieces of swirled chocolate and peanut butter fudge are arranged closely together, featuring a marbled pattern and creamy, dense texture—perfect for those who love the rich taste of chocolate chips in desserts.
    Tiger Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tiger Butter is an EASY rich and creamy dessert that will melt in your mouth. Just three ingredients to make this fudge like treat.
    Get the Recipe: Tiger Butter

    Carmelitas Recipe

    A batch of carmelitas on a black background.
    Carmelitas. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Yummy caramel intermixed with chocolate chips, browned butter and a buttery oatmeal cookie crust hold the chewy Carmelitas together.
    Get the Recipe: Carmelitas Recipe

    Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits Recipe

    Chocolate covered biscuits on a plate with a fork.
    Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fluffy Chocolate Chip Biscuits made with butter and buttermilk then dipped in a chocolate glaze. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits Recipe

    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    A fork cutting a bite of derby pie.
    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This classic Derby Pie is made with a butter crust and a chocolate and walnut filling. lt’s like a chocolate chip cookie in pie form.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Black bottom chocolate cupcakes on parchment paper.
    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate black bottom cream cheese cupcakes with chocolate chips and a dollop of sweetened cheesecake filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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