These Quick Chocolate Desserts Will Appeal to Anyone with a Sweet Tooth These come together in one hour or less—perfect for a speedy treat. Close Credit: Lennart Weibull When you're pressed for time but still want to present a delicious, decadent treat, make one of these quick chocolate desserts. They come together in under one hour, and all of them taste like something created by a master baker or chocolatier. From brownies to cookies, cakes, and truffles, you'll be on your way to satisfy anyone with a chocolate craving. No matter which recipe you choose to make first, we guarantee our quick chocolate dessert recipes show that you can make something truly special in just 60 minutes—or less. 14 of Our Most Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipes 01 of 17 Easy Chocolate Mousse Credit: Romulo Yanes Some chocolate mousse recipes call for egg yolks but in this recipe, whipped egg whites are what give the 20-minute dessert its cloud-like texture. Pure peppermint extract is added to the mixture for a holiday spin. Top each cup with freshly whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies. View Recipe 02 of 17 Martha's Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson Make the batter for these five-ingredient pudding cakes in advance for an easy date-night dessert. When you sit down to dinner, put them in the oven to bake for 20 minutes. By the time you're done with the main dish, dessert will be ready to go. View Recipe 03 of 17 One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes Our all-purpose chocolate cupcakes are one of our favorite one-bowl baking wonders, minimizing the mess in the kitchen, and taking just about 30 minutes to transform from batter into 18 fresh, delicious cupcakes. View Recipe 04 of 17 Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Credit: Bryan Gardner Looking for a quick chocolate dessert recipe? This family-friendly skillet gets its fudginess from Dutch-processed cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips. View Recipe 05 of 17 Chocolate Spice Cookies Credit: Alpha Smoot The secret to these rich chocolate cookies is a combination of ground and fresh ginger, plus ground cinnamon and ground cloves, which bring just the right amount of holiday spices. We can't wait to try them—fortunately, they come together in under one hour. View Recipe 06 of 17 Chewy Brownies These irresistible chocolate brownies take just one hour to prepare. The shiny, crackly top and chewy interior are what dreams are made of. View Recipe 07 of 17 Dark Chocolate Truffles Credit: Johnny Miller Take a bite of these delicious vegan chocolate truffles made with chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and vanilla. They're our go-to make-ahead dessert for gifting. Although they only require a few minutes of hands-on prep time, they need several hours to set in the fridge. View Recipe 08 of 17 Milk-Chocolate Pudding Credit: Con Poulos Master the art of making chocolate pudding with this quick dessert recipe that only takes 45 minutes. The result is so much better than anything you've ever bought at the store. View Recipe 09 of 17 Molten Chocolate-Espresso Cakes Credit: Yuki Sugiura Adding one tablespoon of instant espresso powder perks up this quick chocolate dessert—the coffee enhances the richness of the bittersweet chocolate. View Recipe 10 of 17 Mexican Hot-Chocolate Cookies A marriage of chocolate and spices works in tandem in this quick cookie recipe, inspired by traditional Mexican hot cocoa. View Recipe 11 of 17 Molten Chocolate Cake When you're short on time but want to make something that will wow, try this speedy molten cake—the prep time is minimal, yet the results are impressive and delicious. View Recipe 12 of 17 Coconut-Chocolate Macaroons Credit: Johnny Miller In our opinion, coconut macaroons aren't truly complete without a generous drizzle of chocolate. And you can make this recipe in less than one hour, so there's a lot to love about this quick dessert. View Recipe 13 of 17 Mini Chocolate Cupcakes With Multicolored Frosting Bake a batch of these cupcakes for a children's birthday party or decorate them for any festive occasion. Thanks to their miniature size, they bake in just 10 minutes. View Recipe 14 of 17 Chocolate-Zucchini Sheet Cake With Cream-Cheese Frosting Credit: Ryan Liebe They'll never notice that this quick chocolate dessert is packed with one very green ingredient: four cups of healthy grated zucchini. It brings incredible moistness and a touch of texture. View Recipe 15 of 17 Dark Chocolate-Walnut Date Bar Credit: Sidney Bensimon Give this semisweet chocolate dessert a healthy spin with chopped dates, peanut butter, walnuts, and coconut oil. Although these bars only take 20 minutes of hands-on preparation time, they do need two hours to chill before serving, so plan accordingly. View Recipe 16 of 17 Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies In under one hour, these fudgy cookies transform from cookie dough in a mixing bowl to a sweet treat that you surely can't have just one of. After they've finished baking, the chocolate cookies are filled with a silky ganache that firms up once set. View Recipe 17 of 17 Vanilla Sheet Cake With Malted-Chocolate Frosting Credit: Jonathan Lovekin There's real chocolate magic in the lightly whipped buttercream that's used to frost this crowd-friendly sheet cake. And decorating with chocolate malted milk balls makes this a fun dessert for any occasion. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Chocolate Dessert Recipes