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Sweet potatoes simmered in apple cider with brown sugar, butter and a cinnamon stick, then pureed and baked. A make-ahead Thanksgiving side without the marshmallows.

Chocolate contains compounds believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Among them are theobromine and caffeine, which can increase alertness and trigger a pleasurable feeling similar to the natural high after exercise. Another group of compounds, called flavonoids, has been found to benefit heart health. Studies suggest they improve blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels.

Real egg shells hollowed out and filled with dark chocolate hazelnut ganache, then chilled and served in egg cups. A stunning conversation-starter dessert for Easter or dinner parties.

A quick microwave cherry sauce made with dark sweet cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Spoon over ice cream or cake in under 10 minutes.

Curried pear halves baked with butter, dark brown sugar, and curry powder. A warm, sweet-savory side dish or appetizer that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, topped with sour cream.

No-bake mocha fudge made with dark chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and instant coffee. Just 5 ingredients melted together for a rich, creamy coffee-chocolate candy.

Easy raisin sauce: a classic sweet-tangy companion for baked ham, made with brandy-plumped raisins, Dijon, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and brown sauce. An Easter dinner essential.

Traditional Filipino bibingka made with sticky mochi rice, coconut milk, and dark brown sugar baked on banana leaves. Chewy, sweet, and caramelized on top with a broiled golden crust.

Butterscotch shortbread cookies made with dark brown sugar and unsalted butter, topped with chopped walnuts or pecans pressed into the dough. Makes 72 bite-sized squares.

Teenage rocky roads no-bake candy clusters made with white almond bark, Fruit Loops, Cheerios, and colorful mini marshmallows. A 4-ingredient kid-friendly treat that's ready in an hour.

Rum truffle dessert cocktail: dark rum, crème de cacao, and hazelnut liqueur blended with chocolate ice cream and crowned with whipped cream. Served in a brandy snifter for a sip-it-slow sweet finish.

Frozen mango daiquiri blends fresh mango with dark rum, lime, and frozen milk cubes for a thick, creamy tropical cocktail. The poolside drink that turns ripe mangoes into a glass of vacation.

Hot apple cider and cranberry juice simmered with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel, spiked with dark rum. A crowd-pleasing holiday punch that warms you from the inside out.

Retro cola Jell-O mold with cream cheese and dark cherries. This fizzy, creamy gelatin dessert comes together in 5 minutes and sets into a wobbly showstopper your potluck crowd will fight over.

Simple walnut raisin cake with brown sugar and warm spices, simmered then baked low and slow for moist tender squares ready in an hour.

Chewy banana peanut butter oat bars with dark brown sugar and no flour. Just 7 ingredients, one pan, and you've got 4 dozen snack bars that taste like a peanut butter granola bar.