29 Chocolate Recipes That Stand Out Next to the Pies at Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving dessert tables can end up with plenty of pie and not many choices for chocolate fans. This collection brings together chocolate cakes, cookies, chilled treats, breads, and shareable bites, with both rich desserts and smaller sweets in the mix. Some are easy to pass around while guests chat, and others can take a place beside the pies. The range gives hosts more than one way to add chocolate to the holiday table.

A slice of layered dessert with a creamy white layer, chocolate filling, and crushed cookie topping. — Chocolate Lasagna. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Chocolate Covered Apple Slices

At a Friendsgiving snack table, Chocolate Covered Apple Slices bring fresh apple rounds together with dark and white chocolate, caramel, and a choice of toppings. The recipe takes about 20 minutes and makes 10 servings, so it works well when you want a small treat beside the pies. Peanuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and chopped candy offer different finishes. Set them out for guests who want something they can pick up between conversations.
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Mississippi Mud Pie

On a dessert table with several pies, Mississippi Mud Pie stands out with an Oreo crust, brownie layer, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. Toasted pecans add a crisp contrast to the smooth filling, and the recipe yields 12 servings. It needs several hours to chill, making it a useful choice to prepare ahead for Friendsgiving. Cut small slices beside the traditional pies so guests can sample more than one dessert.
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Chocolate Croissant

Chocolate and pretzel rolls with powdered sugar. — Chocolate Croissant. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

For a brunch-style Friendsgiving or a late dessert spread, Chocolate Croissant turns puff pastry and dark or semisweet chocolate into six flaky pastries. A little egg wash and brown sugar help the tops brown, while powdered sugar finishes each piece. The recipe takes about 28 minutes, which gives hosts a quicker baked option among longer desserts. Serve them warm after dinner or set them out with coffee as guests arrive.
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Oreo Cheesecake

A slice of cookies and cream cheesecake is being lifted from a plate. The cake has a crumbly cookie crust, creamy filling with cookie pieces, and a topping of crushed cookies. — Oreo Cheesecake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Chilled overnight, Oreo Cheesecake gives the Friendsgiving table a make-ahead chocolate dessert with crushed cookies in the crust, filling, and topping. Cream cheese, sour cream, and chopped Oreos make up the main layers, and the cake cuts into 12 slices. It needs at least four hours in the refrigerator to set. Prepare it the day before, then bring it out alongside pies for guests who want a cool, creamy slice.
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Biscoff Brownies

Spiced and fudgy, Biscoff Brownies pair cookie butter with chopped chocolate for a rich square. One pan makes nine servings, and the recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. Cut them into small squares for a Friendsgiving dessert board where guests can nibble without committing to a full slice of pie. They also travel neatly in a covered container if you are bringing a dessert to someone else’s table.
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Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake

Close-up of two stacked pieces of chocolate cake drizzled with caramel sauce on a plate, with more cake in the background. — Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Layered chocolate cake and salted caramel frosting make Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake a rich centerpiece for a Friendsgiving spread. The recipe starts with chocolate cake mix and uses a ready-made salted caramel frosting, with a total time of about 25 minutes and 12 servings. Its cake shape gives guests a slice option beside pumpkin or apple pie. Keep portions modest so there is room to try several desserts.
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Soft Thin Mint Chocolate Cookies

Close-up of Thin Mint Chocolate Cookies with green frosting and chocolate drizzle on top. — Soft Thin Mint Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Cool peppermint frosting meets a cocoa cookie in Soft Thin Mint Chocolate Cookies, giving the dessert tray a different flavor from the pies. The batch yields 16 cookies and takes about 55 minutes, including time for the chocolate coating to set. Green-tinted frosting and a chocolate finish make each cookie easy to spot among other sweets. Arrange them on a platter for guests who prefer a hand-held treat.
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Banana Avocado Bread

Alongside cookies and pies, Banana Avocado Bread pairs mashed banana and avocado in a loaf with an optional addition of sugar-free chocolate chips. The recipe makes 10 servings and takes about 75 minutes. Since chocolate chips are optional, this one fits the table best when you include them. Slice it before guests arrive and place it near the cookies and pies for an easy grab-and-go choice.
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Chocolate Mousse

Silky and spoonable, Chocolate Mousse gives a Friendsgiving dessert table a chilled option beside baked pies and cakes. Dark chocolate, eggs, and heavy cream form the base, with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for serving. The recipe makes four servings and takes about four hours, mostly for chilling. Spoon it into small cups before the meal so guests can take a little without needing to cut another slice.
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Chocolate Pie

Set in a familiar pie crust, Chocolate Pie brings a cocoa-rich filling to the Friendsgiving lineup. It uses a 9-inch crust, cocoa, milk, egg yolks, and sugar, then serves eight with whipped cream on top. The recipe takes about 35 minutes before cooling. Prepare it early enough to set, then add it to the pie lineup for guests who want chocolate in a classic slice.
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Chocolate Covered Pretzels

A bowl of pretzels coated in dark and white chocolate, topped with shredded coconut and chocolate sprinkles. — Chocolate Covered Pretzels. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

Sweet and salty bites bring a change of pace to the dessert table, and Chocolate Covered Pretzels combine mini twists with dark and white chocolate. The recipe takes about 20 minutes and makes 12 servings, with coconut and flaky salt available as toppings. Put them in a bowl near the pies for guests who want something small between slices. Their crisp texture also gives the table a break from soft cakes and creamy fillings.
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Zucchini Brownies

Several brownies are arranged on parchment paper with crumbs scattered around and a piece of zucchini placed next to them. — Zucchini Brownies. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Moist brownies with shredded zucchini and semisweet chocolate chunks give Zucchini Brownies a place among the sturdier treats on the Friendsgiving table. One pan yields 16 servings and takes about 45 minutes. The cocoa and chocolate keep the flavor squarely in dessert territory, while the zucchini blends into the batter. Cut the brownies into small pieces for a platter guests can share alongside cookies and pie.
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Chocolate Cake

A close-up of a slice of chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting on a plate, with a fork beside it. — Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Tall layers and chocolate frosting make Chocolate Cake a clear centerpiece when the Friendsgiving dessert table needs something beyond pie. The recipe uses cocoa powder, buttermilk, brewed coffee, and a dark chocolate frosting, and it makes eight servings in about 85 minutes. Set it beside the pies and cut thinner slices so guests can try both. It suits a gathering where some guests look for cake before anything else.
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Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

When time is short, Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars bring a quick batch of shareable squares to the Friendsgiving dessert table. Yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, and chocolate chips make 12 servings in about 54 minutes. Bake them in one pan, cool, and cut into bars that are easier to carry than a slice of pie. Extra chocolate chips on top help them stand out on a mixed dessert platter.
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Chocolate Truffles

Small and rich, Chocolate Truffles let guests enjoy a chocolate bite without adding another full dessert slice. Heavy cream and good-quality chocolate make the center, with cocoa powder or shredded coconut for coating. The batch yields about 20 pieces and takes roughly 150 minutes, including chill time. Arrange the truffles in mini paper cups next to the pies so guests can pick one up with coffee after dinner.
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Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Close-up view of a sliced banana bread loaf with visible chunks of banana and nuts on a white plate. — Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

Sliced into neat pieces, Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is easy to share at a busy Friendsgiving table. Mashed banana, chopped chocolate, and a simple flour batter make 10 servings, with about 75 minutes of total time. It offers a less frosted option among the richer desserts. Slice it ahead and place the pieces near the cookies for guests who want a small, familiar sweet after the meal.
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Oreo Balls

Assorted chocolate truffles, some coated in white and dark chocolate, with one bitten to show the rich chocolate filling inside. Crumbled cookies are sprinkled on top. — Oreo Balls. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Bite-sized with a crisp chocolate shell, Oreo Balls combine crushed cookies and cream cheese, then finish with white chocolate. The recipe makes 24 pieces and takes about 80 minutes, with chilling time helping them hold their shape. Set a batch out on a tray near the pie plates so guests can grab one between servings. Their small size makes them practical for a crowded dessert spread.
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Chocolate Brownies

Dense squares cut from Chocolate Brownies add an easy-to-serve chocolate option beside Friendsgiving pies. Dark chocolate, cocoa, and chocolate chips build the batter, while a sprinkle of sea salt can finish the top. One batch makes 16 servings in about 45 minutes. Cut them once cooled and stack them on a platter, where guests can take a small square with coffee or pair it with a scoop of ice cream.
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Neapolitan Ice Cream

Three flavors balance the baked sweets in Neapolitan Ice Cream, which brings chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry into the same scoop. Sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, cocoa, and strawberry puree form the three flavors, with six servings in the batch. It takes about 335 minutes, mostly for freezing. Keep it chilled until dessert and serve small scoops beside the pies for guests who want something cold.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk. — Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Soft centers and crisp edges make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies a nutty match for chocolate chips. The batch makes 24 cookies and takes about 22 minutes, giving hosts a quick option when the oven is already busy. Set them in a basket beside the pies for easy passing. Guests can take one for later or pair a cookie with a small slice of cake.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Serve a cool finish with Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, made with peppermint, heavy cream, and chopped semisweet chocolate. The recipe makes four servings and takes about 205 minutes, including time to chill and freeze. Serve it in small bowls or alongside a slice of pie for a cold contrast to baked desserts. A few chocolate pieces on top echo the other treats on the table.
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Swirled Marshmallow Cookies

Close-up of a marshmallow swirl cookie with a bite taken out, revealing its gooey interior and white filling. Other cookies are partially visible in the background. — Swirled Marshmallow Cookies. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Distinct swirls set Swirled Marshmallow Cookies apart on the dessert tray, with cocoa and marshmallow in each cookie. One batch makes eight servings in about 35 minutes. Butter, eggs, and cocoa powder form the dough, while the marshmallows create a soft center. Set them among the pies and cakes when you want a cookie that looks distinct on the platter. Their chewy centers offer a different texture from crisp cookies and dense brownies.
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Chocolate Ice Cream

Cold scoops round out the Friendsgiving sweets, and Chocolate Ice Cream brings cocoa, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla together in a four-serving batch. It takes about 265 minutes, so make it ahead and keep it frozen until dessert. Serve it beside cake or pie, or offer it in small bowls for guests who want a cold choice after a large meal. Dark chocolate can be added when serving.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Powdered sugar cracks across the dark surface of Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, making them easy to spot among the Friendsgiving desserts. Cocoa powder, eggs, and sugar create the chocolate dough, and one batch makes 24 cookies. The recipe takes about four hours and 27 minutes, including time for the dough to chill. Bake them ahead and set them near the pies for a hand-held treat between slices.
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Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup

Two glass cups filled with layers of sliced strawberries, chocolate, granola, and chopped pistachios, with a blurred bowl of nuts in the background. — Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

An individual cup of Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup layers chocolate, strawberries, pistachio cream, and crisp kataifi. The recipe serves four and takes about 35 minutes, so it gives the table a fresh-fruit option alongside heavier pies and cakes. Assemble the cups shortly before serving to keep the crunchy layer distinct. Guests can enjoy a spoonful of chocolate and pistachio with berries in each portion.
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Chocolate Chip Muffins

Close-up of three chocolate muffins in brown paper wrappers, topped with chocolate chips, with part of a bowl of chocolate chips visible in the background. — Chocolate Chip Muffins. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Muffin-sized portions are easy to pass around, and Chocolate Chip Muffins bring cocoa batter and semisweet chocolate chips to the Friendsgiving spread. The recipe makes 12 muffins in about 35 minutes, with buttermilk helping keep the crumb tender. Set them near the coffee for an after-dinner bite or save a few for the next morning. Their individual portions make them convenient when the pie plates are already full.
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Sliced chocolate loaf cake with chocolate chips on parchment paper, next to a jar and fresh strawberries. — Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

From the loaf pan, Chocolate Zucchini Bread brings cocoa and chocolate chips to a sliceable spot between cakes and cookies. Finely grated zucchini, honey, cocoa, and chocolate chips go into a 10-serving loaf that takes about 75 minutes. It can be baked ahead, then sliced before guests arrive. Place it on a board with smaller desserts for anyone who wants chocolate in a simple, unfrosted piece.
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Chocolate Cream Pie

By the slice, Chocolate Cream Pie brings a graham cracker crust and creamy filling to a table already lined with pies. Bittersweet chocolate, milk, egg yolks, and whipped cream build the layers, and the recipe makes eight servings in about 40 minutes before chilling. Prepare it early so the filling can set, then serve thin slices alongside other pies for guests comparing flavors.
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Chocolate Lasagna

No-bake layers of Oreo crumbs, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping make Chocolate Lasagna a chilled dessert for the Friendsgiving table. The recipe makes eight servings and takes about 150 minutes, including time to set. Its layered look contrasts with round pies, and the Oreo base keeps it easy to portion into squares. Make it ahead and bring it out when guests are ready for another chocolate dessert.
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