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Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
From cookies to cakes to pies, there's not many desserts that can't be made better with chocolate chips. Plus, they can also make a sweet addition to breakfast dishes like pancakes, muffins, and breads. These recipes with chocolate chips showcase that chocolate is the perfect pairing for peanut butter, banana, pumpkin, and more.
Read on for our 30 best recipes you can make with a bag of chocolate chips.
Chocolate-Coconut-Pretzel Granola
![Southern Living Chocolate-Coconut-Pretzel Granola in a bowl to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/5YTXlzdmibaohCim5sWjpEN1lAI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SouthernLiving27404_Snack_Road_Trip_185-chocolate-coconut-pretzel-granola-aa6b18eb2f804b39918c2cb1000c012f.jpg)
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
We love snacking on this homemade granola and we aren't alone. This is what one Southern Living reader had to say about it, "This is such a great afternoon snack—sweet and savory! Sometimes I stir it all together while the chocolate is still soft. It's not as pretty, but then everything gets coated in chocolate, which I kind of love."
Chocolate Cobbler
![Chocolate Cobbler](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/6FjM3vm7yMUkALDO7QshNvp1P0g=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2604301_cobbler_271_1-2000-be7071f824ba4e3aa65b9edec3c9e5ac.jpg)
Not all cobblers feature fruit, and this chocolate cobbler, which uses lots of chocolate chips, proves how versatile and delicious the format can be.
Kentucky Bourbon Pie
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This famous pie (so famous that it's real name is trademarked!) uses plenty of chocolate chips to balance out its nutty and sweet pecan filling.
Chocolate Haystacks
![Southern Living Chocolate Haystacks ready to serve topped with flaky salt](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/ByaslGv4eqsIwA4AzcvEyat-Ack=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Chocolate_Haystacks_007-94a0f0e0a4c54749b3d2707de2a2d4c4.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Melted chocolate chips help bind these no-bake treats together.
Ranger Cookies
![Southern Living Ranger Cookies on a plate ready to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/NET2a2mRBCZcd4aHMzx6q5l4AaU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ranger-cookies_batch62_beauty5-169-e116221942e94417aeabcded139bd5f1.jpg)
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
At first glance, you might think these cookies are regular old chocolate chip, but look closer and you'll notice more than chocolate chips folded into the batter.
Chocolate Chip Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting
![Southern Living Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/3u9MHt3fCmeQlS7QMTGK2PSvLjI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Chocolate_Chip_Cake_With_Peanut_Butter_Frosting_Batch64_Beauty_5606-efe5d25d58f6450a9f56abe76e1fc9e4.jpg)
Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
As the name alludes, this cake is studded with semisweet chocolate chips inside and out (as we use more for garnish).
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
![Southern Living Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies on the cooling rack to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/nCNwQZ_r1Frx9TI7Q66enq98Nqk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/coconut-chocolate-chip-cookies_batch57_beauty3x2-298-87475366850a4e73ac3faed7ba5de3bb.jpg)
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Unsweetened flaked coconut adds texture, and a hint of tropical coconut flavor to these chewy cookies.
Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies
![Southern Living Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies on a plate to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/J5ATp8x4Le46BSplthouBKe-xxI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Chocolate_Cool_Whip_Cookies_009-4323aef2ba2e47afbbe0f9e3f2002ee8.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
With just five ingredients (including chocolate chips), we're not sure an easier cookie recipe exists.
Chocolate Lasagna
![Southern Living Chocolate Lasagna sliced on a plate to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/8oGBlUIpAVTpoL8ND7onti70h7g=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SL-Chocolate-Lasagna-Courtney-West-Primary-16x9-bd6ef9b0124a4ca2a77e6c3ff2e57a51.jpg)
Courtney West
Although this recipes shares little with a classic lasagna, the layers of chocolate and cream are reminiscent of the savory casserole and we would argue is even easier to make.
Monster Cookies
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Not only do Monster Cookies have chocolate chips in the batter, but they're also made with oats, M&Ms, and toffee bits. Think of them as a combination of chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal cookies, plus a couple of extras.
Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins
![Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/ZiH3TiFbrfLd-PIjEN21ltez_tA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27221-SR-QuickBread_0476_4x3-2000-1f040b9b1aa14e63b499aed421ad55b4.jpg)
Pumpkin muffins are great on their own, but we think they're even better with chocolate chips folded into the batter before they're baked. Using semisweet chocolate chips ensures that they don't come out too sweet.
Wilma Tidwell's Chocolate Chip Pie
![Southern Living Wilma Tidwell's Chocolate Chip Pie sliced in the pie plate](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/fHwh_ASGUFyWPHRY44xfBz7zoso=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27523_Souths-Most-Treasured-Desserts_050-377e71c2dc7c4b6fb7626a25558e6a67.jpg)
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Not only does this pie recipe require just seven ingredients to pull together, but it's also possibly the easiest pie you'll ever make. You simply stir the ingredients together, pour them into the unbaked pie crust, and bake for 50 minutes.
Chocolate Poke Cake
![Chocolate Poke Cake](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/zlJsrjMsGdsIjKKw3HI8D-J-DnQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Southern-Living_chocolate-poke-cake-ddmfs-3x2-1867-6361ec8f785440728e963759287cbf5b.jpg)
Stacy Allen, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke, Food Stylist: Jen Riley
This poke cake is a decadent treat that's actually simple to make thanks to boxed cake mix. Chocolate syrup and chocolate chips are the ideal finishing touches to make sure there's no shortage of chocolate in every bite.
Edible Cookie Dough
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
In just 15 minutes, you can be enjoying a spoonful of cookie dough that's safe to eat uncooked. Just make sure you follow the instructions for heating the flour so it's safe to consume.
Cookie Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Rather than buying a store-bought cookie cake, follow this recipe to make one from scratch! We won't tell if you don't wait for a special occasion to whip one up.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
![Southern Living Chocolate Zucchini Bread on a cutting board with a few slices cut to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/0dDUxX2KKTgj3tQuOdC5nAtIy3s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Chocolate-Zucchini_Bread_014-03502c3ee6fb4af2a2de66bef047f788.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
There's chocolate chips in both the batter and on top of this chocolate cake that's actually hiding 1 1/2 cups of shredded zucchini inside.
Kentucky Bourbon Balls
![Kentucky Bourbon Balls plated and ready to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/b2BJtaYhW09bLqXWX42BNyFQznY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/KentuckyBourbonBalls-SEO50-1903-4eac0d28c5b5422db40a0e633b429225.jpg)
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Bourbon balls are given a chocolaty upgrade thanks to chocolate chips. Instead of powdered sugar, this version of the boozy treat from the Bluegrass State is dipped in melted chocolate.
Peanut Butter Bars
![Southern Living Peanut Butter Bars cut on a plate to serve with a glass of milk](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/ZjXr8F1i2qB8m8XCyQyDTnnzhKo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Southern-Living-Peanut_Butter_Bars_013-acb6b559ba7846c5a844fe75c89517ca.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Chocolate and peanut butter are always a crowd-pleasing duo. You'll love these bars even more when you learn there's no baking involved.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
![Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/S8I69tAlMtRCCsRVVQcQsTnrjQQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies-molly-bolton-hero-ac4eb2b284a244a28e81934c105bdbf7.jpg)
Molly Bolton
Once you make chocolate chip cookies with browned butter, you may never make them any other way again. Trust us, it's worth the extra time needed to brown and cool the butter.
Cake Mix Brownies
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Hannah Zimmerman
Just five ingredients are needed to whip up these brownies that start with a box of cake mix. Plus, they come together in 35 minutes.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight
![Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/Lbzklrjo7RkzploCHbaxD4f8WsU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Southern_Living_Chocolate_Chip_Cookie_Delight_SEO48-Beauty-01-f14f7dc31dfa4b03b056cc6d559f397a.jpg)
Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Chocolate chip cookies serve as the base for this delightful dessert. They're covered with layers of whipped topping, chocolate pudding, chocolate syrup, and finally chocolate shavings.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
![Southern Living No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie sliced on a plate to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/Yu5ifp7EVYs5Ry5K84DnqH28z9M=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27336_Surprise_296_preview_scale_100_ppi_150_quality_100-19c8c0afb1a24bb4a5dd014502f1fd89.jpg)
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Not only is this pie a great make-ahead dessert since it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but it's also a no-bake recipe. So you can deliver a crowd-pleasing sweet treat without having to turn on your oven.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
![Chocolate Chip Banana Bread](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/499hqJ2bkQp5LuM9SgfTOO-Gcx4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/southern-living-Chocolate_Chip_Banana_Bread_004-8f22c692ad9345119d3e91c2bc78ae5d.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Mixing chocolate chips into the batter of banana bread before baking is always a good idea in our opinion.
Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies
![Southern Living Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies on a plate to serve with glasses of milk](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/W1tht7e6jvmUif2Fsd8k8wzmEj8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cowboy-cookies-recipe-3x4-76-664c543ca6764ddbaa6233446bcbe5b5.jpg)
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
In addition to chocolate chips, these cookies made famous by former First Lady Laura Bush also include rolled oats, flaked coconut, and chopped pecans in every bite. With all the mix-ins, these cookies are large and each one is made with about 1/4 cup of dough.
Seven-Layer Cookies
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Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss
A mix of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips make up just one of the seven layers of these rich bar cookies.
Texas Trash Pie
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The recipe for this pie comes from the Royer family who are the owners of Royers Round Top Café in Round Top, Texas. The filling is simple to stir together, and in addition to chocolate chips calls for a few unassuming ingredients: caramel bits and crushed pretzels.
Chocolate Mint Cookies
![Chocolate Mint Cookies](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/XrTIbHrpN9-JcO0kbwLbUaWkMUc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Southern-Living_SEOBatch46_Chocolate-mint-cookies_beauty_4151-26822caf9b5649cd8b353def87c98adf.jpg)
Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
Not only are there pieces of chocolate mint candies folded into the batter of these cookies, but there's lots of chocolate chips as well.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies
![Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/CryfDqsE0ctUrcl9ZpcDwaIwFHw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/How_To_Freeze_Cookies_004-2000-f6ed548461014f5ab4e809b2ecb351bd.jpg)
If you can't decide between peanut butter cookies and chocolate chip cookies, make this recipe which combines the best elements of both. They're easy to prepare, just make sure to set your butter out to soften before you're ready to whip up your cookies.
Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie
![Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/nBW-cRc06AIlmnPcvNhT_FOOkwU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27252_TGsecret_11-pies-256_3x2-84658292ef1d49699361de3bf4624db2.jpg)
Cocoa and semisweet chocolate chips give classic pecan pie a chocolaty makeover. You can also use store-bought crust if you want the pie to come together a little easier.
Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies
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This cookie recipe was made for chocolate lovers and also novice bakers. They come together from start to finish in just 30 minutes.