12 Chocolate Chip Desserts That Aren’t Just Cookies

Chocolate chips aren’t just for cookies—they’re the secret ingredient that can transform any dessert into something irresistible. From gooey blondies to velvety cheesecakes, these 12 recipes showcase unique and creative ways to use chocolate chips in all their sweet, melty glory.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Chocolate chip pumpkin muffins on a plate with one cut open to show the insides.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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These muffins are soft and fluffy with a hint of warm pumpkin spice and gooey pockets of melted chocolate. They’re like a hug in muffin form and are as cozy as they come.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

A moist and tender loaf loaded with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and little pops of chocolate in every bite. It’s a delightful way to upgrade your banana bread game.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins

Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Bake a batch of these soft and buttery muffins for an irresistible treat. They’re loaded with chocolate chips and perfect when you want something quick and easy to whip up.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF

Gluten-free rice krispie square on parchment paper with more squares and a bowl of chocolate chips behind it.
Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Who says delicious can’t be gluten- or dairy-free? These chewy, crunchy squares are packed with melty chocolate chips and just the right amount of sweetness. Everyone will love them!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Creamy, rich cheesecake swirled with bites of chocolate chips for the ultimate dessert indulgence. It’s melt-in-your-mouth good and looks as dreamy as it tastes.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie in a Skillet with Double Chocolate!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie in a Skillet with Double Chocolate!. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This one’s for the serious chocolate fans. A warm, gooey cookie pie made in a skillet, jam-packed with chocolate chips and even more melted chocolate on top. Heaven in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie in a Skillet with Double Chocolate!

Chocolate Chip Banana Peanut Butter Muffins

Chocolate chip banana peanut butter muffins on a cooling rack.
Chocolate Chip Banana Peanut Butter Muffins. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

The combo of banana and peanut butter is already a winner, but when you throw chocolate chips into the mix? Pure magic. These muffins are seriously addictive.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Banana Peanut Butter Muffins

Chocolate Chip Granola

Chocolate pecan granola in a bowl next to a glass of milk.
Chocolate Chip Granola. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

A crunchy, sweet snack filled with oats, chocolate chips, and a touch of honey. Sprinkle it on yogurt, pack it for an afternoon pick-me-up, or snack straight from the jar!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Granola

Chocolate chip cookie dough

Protein cookie dough with chocolate chips in a white ramekin on a wooden cutting board with cookie dough around it.
Chocolate chip cookie dough. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Who says you need to bake the cookie? Safe-to-eat raw cookie dough filled with sweet morsels of chocolate chips is such a fun, nostalgic treat to enjoy anytime.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate chip cookie dough

Chocolate Chip Blondies

Chocolate chip cookie bars on a cutting board.
Chocolate Chip Blondies. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Golden and chewy with that rich, brown sugar flavor, these blondies are the perfect mix of fudgy and gooey. The chocolate chips make every bite even better.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Blondies

Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza

A slice of chocolate chip pizza on a plate.
Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Spread-out cookie dough serves as your “pizza crust,” topped with melted chocolate, candies, or even sprinkles. It’s a fun, crowd-pleasing dessert that doubles as edible entertainment.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Dessert Pizza

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Craving a cookie in a flash? This easy mug recipe has you covered. One minute in the microwave, and you’ve got a warm, chocolatey treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

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