When you think of dessert, we'll bet that one of the first flavors that come to mind is chocolate. While chocolate can be enjoyed any time of the year, there's something special about biting into a decadent chocolate-y dessert during the holidays. To help satiate your chocolate cravings this winter, we've compiled a list of our favorite chocolate-based holiday desserts. From macarons to chocolate almond cake, there's sure to be a recipe on this list that you enjoy.

Chocolate Macaroons

If you're just beginning your baking journey and want to create a recipe that will impress everyone who takes a bite, start by making this Chocolate Macaroon Recipe. To create this sweet treat, shredded coconut and rich chocolate combine to make a dense, crispy cookie that's hard to put down. Easy to make, these cookies are the perfect dessert to create on short notice. Whether you have an impromptu visit from out-of-town relatives or a holiday work party that you forgot about, these cookies will make it look like you had it all planned out.

White Chocolate Peppermint Covered Chocolate Cookies

If you're ready to upgrade your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and create something a bit more festive, we have just the dessert for you. These White Chocolate Peppermint Covered Chocolate Cookies are so festive that they'll double as the centerpiece for your dessert table. An excellent addition to your holiday entertaining, the cookie dough can be made ahead of time and baked as needed. So whether you choose to decorate these cookies yourself or throw a holiday cookie decorating party, they're sure to be a hit this holiday season. Plus, they're made with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour to create a grain-free treat that everyone can enjoy.

Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake

Baking for gluten free guests? While dessert recipes like cookies, muffins and sweetbreads are typically off-limits, this Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake defies all odds with its naturally gluten free nature. Almond Flour, bittersweet chocolate chips, honey and vanilla extract are combined to create a chocolate holiday dessert that those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity can enjoy.

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Not ready to ditch the chocolate cookie just yet? Upgrade your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding hazelnuts to it. Quick to bake and easy to prepare, this Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie recipe is a satisfying way to enjoy a delicious dessert while staying within the restrictions of a low-carb diet. In addition to being great-tasting, theyre also entirely vegan and gluten free.

Chocolate Cinnamon Cassava Muffins

To make a dessert that's just as great for you as it tastes, start by making these Chocolate Cinnamon Cassava Muffins. Made with a blend of Cassava Flour, Organic Coconut Sugar and ground cinnamon, these muffins are moist, delicious and loaded with flavor. Enjoy these muffins as a sweet after-dinner dessert or as breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea. No matter when you decide to snack on this dessert, it's sure to sweeten up your day.

Chocolate Dipped Christmas Cookies

  The perfect cookies to brighten up your Christmas table, these Chocolate Dipped Christmas Cookies add a unique twist to a typical chocolate cookie by dipping them in chocolate and covering them in a cashew sprinkle. Made with Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour and semi-sweet chocolate chips, they're a straightforward recipe that can be prepped and cooked in under 40 minutes. Whether you're a chocolate enthusiast and are simply looking for a great holiday dessert recipe to try out, this list of six-holiday chocolate dessert recipes is sure to suffice. The ideal way to end a delicious meal, each one of these desserts is loaded with a sweet chocolate flavor that will leave everyone at the table wanting more. In fact, we're confident that this dessert will be such a hit we recommend doubling up on the recipe. So whether you choose to make Christmas dipped cookies or a flourless chocolate almond cake, we're confident it will be one of your favorite recipes yet. From the Bob's Red Mill family to yours, happy holidays! Have a delicious chocolate dessert that you love baking? We'd love to hear more about your favorite sweets. Let us know your favorite holiday dessert recipe in the comments below.