31 Best Chocolate Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

DIY-inclined chocolate lovers might appreciate this at-home truffle-making kit, which includes dark chocolate morsels, a thermometer, and various mix-ins like coconut flakes, peppermint, and Himalayan sea salt to help craft around 36 truffles.

You may already be familiar with coffee subscription boxes and wine subscription boxes, but allow us to introduce you to the chocolate subscription. Each Vosges Chocolate box is fully customizable—your loved one can choose from tasty treats such as chocolate caramel marshmallows, dulce de leche milk chocolate bars, and vegan dark chocolate truffles. Delivery preferences are also pleasantly flexible—you can choose to ship boxes every one to three months, and the subscription can be paused or canceled at any time.

If you’re looking for an untraditional chocolate gift, then consider these adorable mice from L.A. Burdick. These handcrafted treats come in three varieties (milk chocolate with espresso, dark chocolate with ganache and orange, and white chocolate with dark chocolate ganache and port wine). Plus, each of the “ears” is made out of toasted almonds.

Harry & David offers a “one-stop shop” with its luxurious chocolate and wine gift basket. Filled with dark chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate-covered graham crackers, a bottle of red wine, and more, it’s a must-have for chocolate devotees with a taste for decadence.

Can’t figure out what to get them? Enter: Chocolate-covered strawberries, the reliable gift that will satisfy even the pickiest of recipients. Three dipped strawberry variations are included (milk chocolate with dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate studded with toffee pieces, and white confection drizzled with milk chocolate).

Inspired by alchemy, each of these limited-edition sets comes with 21 gorgeous chocolates in unique flavors such as ube purple potato, cranberry, and fermented almond, plus a guided tasting book.

They’ll savor every bite of this eight-piece gift box from Raaka Chocolate. The small-batch box of single-origin dark chocolate bars features unique flavor combos like pink sea salt, green tea crunch, and bananas foster. Who knows? They may find their new favorite treat.

Any chocolate lover will appreciate a Milk Bar bundle that features some of the New York bakery’s best-selling chocolate treats. Chocolate cookies, chocolate birthday cake truffles, peanut butter chocolate ice cream—is your mouth watering yet?

Crafted in Beverly Hills, AndSons chocolates are true edible works of art, making them (almost) too chic to eat. Each of these chocolate truffles, which include flavors such as pecan coffee, passion fruit caramel, and dark berry noir, are hand-painted in bold, bright strokes of color.

Those who sign up for the Theo Chocolate virtual tasting class will receive a tasting kit shipped straight to their doorstep. (Vegan options are available, too!) The hour-long class takes them through the history of chocolate before leading into an interactive tasting session.

This famous chocolatier is renowned for its mouthwatering signature Belgian chocolates. Its assorted chocolate truffles gift box features a selection of smooth, rich, and creamy chocolate truffles housed inside an elegant box tied with a ribbon.

Befitting of the indecisive chocolate fanatic, a brightly-packaged Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate bar sampler from Amazon has something for every palate. Each bundle comes with five different bars made with fun mix-ins such as nougat, caramel, hazelnut, almond, and sea salt.

Any budding chocolatier will appreciate this virtual class, which is the perfect gift for a fun experience from the comforts of home. The course is taught by acclaimed French chocolatier Dominique Ansel, and your loved one will learn expert pastry techniques and yummy chocolate dessert recipes.

These aren’t just any old bonbons. Based out of Detroit, Bon Bon Bon creates deliciously unique bonbons with fillings that span the more traditional (“S’mores”) to the more outrageous (“Hot Cheetoh!”). Gift wrapping and mini cards are also available as add-ons to each order, which can help make your life a whole lot easier.

The saying “Don’t play with your food” does not apply here. Crafted using both milk and dark chocolates, Maison Mercier’s chocolate checkers are sure to be a hit among chocolate aficionados and fans of board games alike.

Popular French chocolatier La Maison du Chocolat has handcrafted chocolates from the world's finest cacao beans for nearly half a century. Its sophisticated sweets are a perfect match for chocolate-loving friends.

If they’re LA locals but have always wanted to try Craig’s famous chocolate pizza, now’s their chance. Made with white and dark chocolate and a cookie crumble, this confectionery take on a classic comfort food is a favorite among countless Hollywood celebs—and will be the future favorite of any chocolate chip cookie lover.

Adorned with colorful animal prints and filled with pecans, hazelnuts, and more, these funky handmade chocolates taste as good as they look. You can also forget about having to fish out wrapping paper or a gift bag for this one—Compartes’ packaging is a masterpiece in itself, making it perhaps one of the best chocolate gifts out there.

If they can't get enough Barefoot Contessa (or appreciate homemade baked goods), then this gift from Goldbelly is a no-brainer. Made with chocolate chunks and a splash of coffee, the fudgy brownies are shipped right from Ina Garten’s East Hampton kitchen.

'Tis the season to sip hot chocolate while snuggling in front of an open fire (or TV, let’s be honest). A step up from Swiss Miss, this Uncommon Goods hot chocolate gift set comes with unexpectedly delicious hot chocolate flavors, such as vanilla orange, vanilla bean, lavender mint, and red chile.

This set of chewy, buttery, hand-dipped chocolate sea salt caramels comes sprinkled with sea salt and packed beautifully in a reusable old-fashioned tin.

If you’re running out of gift ideas for the Deadhead in your life (there’s only so many tie-dyed t-shirts one can own), then we have just the solution: Vosges’s founder, Katrina Markoff, has dreamed up a truffle collection inspired by the Grateful Dead. The collection, which features flavor names inspired by the group’s song titles (Praline Queen is just too good), also comes with a limited-edition band patch.

They won’t have to travel all the way to New York to get a taste of Russ & Daughters’ famous chocolate babka. Made with two kinds of chocolate and a hint of coffee, this confection ships straight from Goldbelly and works nicely as a holiday or host gift. It’s so affordable you may also want to snatch one up for yourself.

Created by Danish-born chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt (named one of the top three in the world), these gourmet high-quality chocolates feature single-origin milk, dark chocolate, and ganache with hand-painted decorations.

For any winter birthday, a box of See’s assorted chocolates gets the job done. The chocolate gift features mouthwatering flavors that range from dark marzipan and dark walnut square to toffee brittle and milk almond.

Bite-size, high-quality chocolates (in jumbo boxes of 40) are an ideal gift for the person who likes having something sweet on hand at all times. These chocolates can easily be stashed in a bag while on the go or added to a holiday dessert spread. At around $30 for 40 pieces, it's a lot of dessert for your dollar.

These Kate Weiser chocolates are true edible works of art, making them (almost) too pretty to eat. Each of these 35 chocolate truffles is chef-selected and hand-painted in bold, bright strokes of color.

With this Flair Chocolatier three-piece chocolate set, they can savor some of the world’s finest chocolates right from home. Award-winning chocolatier Genie Kwon has crafted the ultimate gift set featuring three bespoke Belgian ruby cacao chocolate bars inspired by three of the world’s foodie-favorite destinations: New York City, Paris, and Tokyo.

This gourmet chocolate subscription from Chocolate Storybook extends their present beyond one day or week. Four times a year, they’ll receive a seasonal variety of high-quality, handmade-to-order chocolates delivered directly to their door.