Oatmeal is a great way to start the morning, but it can be a bit bland. Make it a tad sweeter (without the sugar) by using a dash of cocoa powder.

Since chocolate and cocoa powder come from the same plant, you might be tempted to substitute one for the other in a recipe, especially if you only have one of them in your pantry. But the fat and ...

What are the best desserts to make with cocoa powder? Cocoa powder shines in desserts where rich chocolate flavor takes center stage. It adds depth to brownies, chocolate pudding and layered cakes, ...

• We tested the same brownie recipe with four different variations. • Oil vs. butter, and then chopped chocolate vs. cocoa powder. • The butter and chopped chocolate brownies were the best by far.

" ...after the first batch, I couldn’t stop thinking about them. By the third, I needed them out of sight. They’re that good.