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The 27 Best Chocolate Gifts That They Definitely Won’t Want to Share

It's to be expected.

January 18, 2022

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Even though the best chocolate gifts can seem a little obvious for Valentine's Day, they're still a reliable present to show some TLC to a loved one or friend. And no need to play it safe with chewy salted caramels or gift baskets stuffed with bonbons—there's a ton of experimentation happening in the confection game right now, with yummy options for anyone on your list.

The best chocolate gifts tend to be more outside the box these days, with a playful riff on the iconic chocolate chip cookie, fancy-as-hell hot chocolate mixes, and fun samplers with truly unique flavors and fillings (see: wasabi). No offense to the old-school heart-shaped box of chocolates, but these thoughtful sweet treats can make for a surprising and delicious Valentine's Day present for someone special—or to step up your own stash. Below, a pretty lineup that will tempt any sweet tooth.

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Bean Box Deluxe Coffee + Chocolate Tasting Box
$69
Amazon
Espresso and chocolate are a combo made in taste bud heaven, and it's on display here with a box that pairs eight types of coffee beans with eight chocolate bars so they can mix and match their faves.
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2/27
Uncommon Chocolate Heart Pizza & Mallet
$40
Uncommon Goods
Topped with cookies, crushed pretzels, potato chips, and candied chocolate gems—plus a drizzle of white chocolate—this breakable chocolate “pizza” is a no-brainer for the person who loves sweet and savory.

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3/27
Vosges Milk Chocolate Truffle Collection (16 Pieces)
$49
Goldbelly
These truffle chocolates might seem traditional, but the fillings inside are full of surprises. They range from the classic, like pecans and butter ganache, to the truly bold, such as wasabi, absinthe, and horseradish.
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4/27
Godiva Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Canister (10 Servings)
$16
Godiva
We love classic Swiss Miss, but this dark chocolate hot cocoa mix takes things from grocery-list item to prime V-Day gift.
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5/27
Scyavuru Sicilian Crunchy Chocolate Spread
$24
Food52
Hold the Nutella! This spread gets an added texture boost from hazelnuts—just slather it on toast and top it with sea salt for the best dessert (or breakfast) ever.

Neuhaus Amusettes Me Time Bag
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Amusettes Me Time Bag
$15
Neuhaus
Meant to be enjoyed with afternoon tea or coffee, these little Belgian chocolate candies will brighten anyone's day.
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7/27
Milk Bar Chocolate Confetti Cookie Tin
$22
Milk Bar
Who needs chocolate chips when they can have rainbow sprinkles?!
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8/27
Bodrato Cioccolato Italian Chocolate Covered Grappa Dipped Cherry Hat Box
$30
Food52
Not only is the hatbox itself seriously cute, but the chocolates—which contain tart Garbana cherries that have been soaked in Piedmont grappa—are also individually wrapped, so they can savor them one by one.

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9/27
Raaka Chocolate Best Sellers Trio
$24
Amazon
This trio offers a chocolate bar for everyone, including one in which the cacao beans are aged in bourbon casks (!). Split them up, gift them all, or save one for yourself—we won't say a word.
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La Maison du Chocolat La Maison du Chocolat Twigs Gift Box (20 Pieces)
$59
Food52
The person who can't get through the checkout lane without grabbing a Twix bar will be well-served with these chocolate twigs. They'll find both dark-chocolate- and milk-chocolate-covered praline along with a version containing tiny, crisp crepes—c'est magnifique!
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11/27
Compartes Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club
$150
Compartes
A subscription is the (chocolate) gift that keeps on giving, with a selection of chocolate bars coming through every month for 3, 6, or 12 months.

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Uncommon Goods Indoor S'mores Fire Pit
$175
Uncommon Goods
Bring the campfire to them—no tents required.
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Williams Sonoma Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods (Set of 12)
$29
Williams Sonoma
Toffee? White chocolate? Dark chocolate nibs? Gang's all here on these dipped pretzels.
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14/27
Le Comptoir De Mathilde Dark and Milk Chocolate Spoons
$24
Neiman Marcus
So freaking cute they're bound to cause a ~stir~.

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Williams Sonoma Wine Pairing Chocolate Bars
$20
Williams Sonoma
They can DIY date night with this gift set of milk and dark chocolate bars, which come with suggested wine pairings.
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Harry & David Chocolate-Covered Grahams
$35
Harry & David
The only thing better than graham crackers is…chocolate-covered graham crackers.
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17/27
Sugarfina Valentine's Day Chocolate Bar Set
$19
Neiman Marcus
Found: a chocolate bar so elegantly decorated that they'll have to Instagram it first.

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Hot Chocolate Bombs
$6.50
Etsy
Let them drop a hot cocoa bomb in hot milk or water and watch the magic happen. As the truffle melts, the gourmet hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows will turn their beverage into a full-fledged dessert.
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Terrain Do-It-Yourself Chocolate Dipping Kit
~~$32~~ $16
Terrain
No fondue fountain, no problem.
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20/27
La Maison Du Chocolat Attentions Assorted Chocolate Box
$17
Neiman Marcus
Filled with dark chocolate ganache and flavors like passion fruit and raspberry, these mini chocolate bars are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

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Angelina Crispy Crepes With Dark Chocolate Tin Box
$21
Neiman Marcus
For the Emily in Paris fan in your life.
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Dylan's Candy Bar Chocolate Lovers Tackle Box
$26
Nordstrom
More is more with this epic candy sampler, featuring malt balls, dark-chocolate-covered almonds, milk-chocolate-covered gummy bears, and more. The New York City–based confectioner does not disappoint.
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23/27
Ghirardelli White Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bag
$14
Amazon
For the unicorns among us who love only white chocolate, we give you this.

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24/27
Xocolatl Single Origin Nicaraguan Drinking Chocolate
$17
Xocalatl
From a small-batch chocolatier, this superrich, single-origin drinking chocolate can be be whisked into a sipping chocolate (like in Europe) or hot cocoa (as in the U.S.).
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25/27
Li-Lac 20-Piece French Assortment Half-Pound Chocolate Gift Box
$35
Li-Lac
Not one, not two, but 20 high-quality chocolates live in this box.
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Maison Boissier Assorted Parisian Chocolate Pearls (Set of Three)
$74
Food52
Small but mighty, this trio of pearls (in raspberry chocolate, dark chocolate, and a crispy chocolate) is the perfect gift for the perennial snacker.

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Uncommon Goods Gourmet Peanut Butter Cups
$32
Uncommon Goods
These aren't your typical peanut butter cups. This box of 15 contains childhood favorites, like Oreo and PB&J, as well as the original.

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