Is Cooking Chocolate Fattening? The Truth Behind Your Baking
                                
                                
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                                According to a study in the *Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry*, cocoa consumption has been linked to improved mood and cognitive function. However, the question remains: is cooking chocolate fattening? The answer isn't so sweet and depends on many factors beyond the chocolate itself.