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October 28th, 2025 is National Chocolate Day

"Your love is better than chocolate." "Death by chocolate." Chocolate must be significant to enter into common figures of speech. And why wouldn't it be? Who doesn't love chocolate?
Aside from reminding you to pick up Halloween candy, today is a good time to try a CDK chocolate recipe, from mousse to cakes to chili with cocoa and hot steaming seasonal beverages. Huzzah! It's National Chocolate Day.
Recipes to celebrate National Chocolate Day
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Giant Ding Dong CakeServes/Makes 16 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
A creamy filling inside the cake makes for a delicious surprise. Best of all, this upsized version of the Hostess Ding Dong is big enough to share. ...get the recipe
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Old Fashioned Hard FudgeServes/Makes 2 lbs / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Sink your teeth into this decadent fudgy treat and let yourself be transported back to Grandma's house with this mouth-watering confection ...get the recipe
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Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Ice CreamServes/Makes 1 qt / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Ben & Jerry's has been making ice cream history since 1978. This recipe duplicates their rich and creamy chocolate ice cream. ...get the recipe
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Carrabba's Chocolate DreamServes/Makes 12 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Copy the popular chocolatey dessert from Carraba's. It's made up of chocolate mousse sandwiched between layers of kahlua soaked brownies. Talk about "Death by Chocolate"! ...get the recipe
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Creamy Cool Whip Chocolate PieServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
This fluffy chocolate pie is always a crowd-pleaser. You can also use low-fat and/or sugar-free ingredients to make this a less guilty indulgence. ...get the recipe
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Pudding FudgesiclesServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Homemade popsicles are the way to go in summer. These pudding pops are easy enough to make with your kids, and delicious enough that you might end up some for yourself. ...get the recipe
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Aztec Chocolate or Spanish Chocolate DrinkServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This is not American-style hot chocolate. Aztec chocolate gets its strong flavor from vanilla extract and chiles; Spanish chocolate is a little more gentle with sugar and cinnamon. Both are addicting. ...get the recipe
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1 Minute Chocolate FrostingServes/Makes 1.5 cups / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This is a boiled frosting that yields a fudgy like texture. It's made with sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Great on brownies! ...get the recipe
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Chocolate Covered Brandied CherriesServes/Makes 50 pcs / Ready In: > 5 hrs
Make your own batch of sophisticated chocolate covered brandied cherries. It's a recipe that combines the charm of homemade candy with the allure of a fine liqueur-infused treat. ...get the recipe
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Cocoa Cappuccino MousseServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
This dessert is a must-have for coffee lovers. The combination of cocoa and coffee flavors make this mousse irresistible. It's the perfect way to finish a meal or enjoy as a sweet treat. ...get the recipe
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Chocolate FrogsServes/Makes 24 / Ready In: 1-2 hrs
Craving something sweet but don't want to spend hours baking? These chocolate frogs are quick to whip up and even quicker to disappear. ...get the recipe
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Chocolate MargaritasServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This chocolatey drink is made with tequila, chocolate liqueur, cream, chocolate syrup, and orange juice. Tastes like grown-up chocolate milk! ...get the recipe
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Old Fashioned Stovetop Hot ChocolateServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Nothing brings you back to your childhood like a warm cup of decadent hot chocolate. In the winter months, nothing says "cozy" quite like a mug filled to the brim with this classic treat. ...get the recipe
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