Happy National Chocolate Day!
America has no shortage of food-related holidays, but National Chocolate Day may be the best. After all, a recent study found that one of chocolate's ingredients could help improve memory loss!
To get the festivities started, here are a few ideas for celebrating the holiday in style (and calories). --Meghan DeMaria
1. Chocolate cake
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It's hard to resist this classic, particularly the lava-filled variety.
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2. Brownies
Break out the baking pan tonight in honor of the holiday. What better way to celebrate than with a warm pan of treats?
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3. Chocolate pudding or chocolate mousse
Yes, chocolate pudding has its own holiday — it's just that good. Still, a creamy, cold treat might be just what you need after a day at work.
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4. Chocolate milkshake
Break out the blender and create a sinfully delicious shake, with plenty of chocolate syrup.
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5. Chocolate bar
When all else fails, why mess up a classic? Sometimes, nothing beats a simple Hershey's bar.
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Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.
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