Chances are you either know what chocolate chili is or youre very intrigued. Chocolate chili is not a sweet dish. It is actually a rich and flavorful chili recipe thanks to a hint of cocoa powder. This recipe calls for unsweetened cocoa powder and cinnamon in addition to your typical chili recipe spices like cumin and chili powder. It is important when making a flavorful dish like chili, that youre using fresh and fragrant spices. If your spices dont smell strong, they no longer have full flavor and need to be replaced. This yummy chili recipe can be made up to three days in advance and is best topped off with sour cream, lime wedges, and a little hot sauce.