Our Favorite Chocolate Recipes Cookbook

Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do.

Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!

Welcome

Dear Friend, If theres one thing we all can agree on, its the love of chocolate, no matter the reason or season! Thats why weve put together Our Favorite Chocolate Recipes , where youll find irresistible breakfasts like Mocha Chip Muffins and Chocolate Fruit Dip, snacks like Chocolate Pretzels and Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans, traditional Double-Chocolate Brownies and German Chocolate Cake and even some new goodies, like Chocolate Quesadillas and Chocolate Dumplings! Whether its creamy, crunchy or chewy, your chocolate fix is just inside! Life is sweet!
Vickie & Jo Ann

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Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

Makes 2 dozen 18-1/4 oz. pkg. chocolate fudge cake mix 3.9-oz. pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix 3/4 c. water 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. oil 1/2 t. almond extract 6-oz. pkg. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, frozen Garnish: powdered sugar Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs, oil and extract until smooth; fold in chocolate chips. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, frozen Garnish: powdered sugar Blend cake mix, pudding mix, water, eggs, oil and extract until smooth; fold in chocolate chips.