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Food & Wine / Jaclyn Mastropasqua
When it comes to gifting someone special, we are firm believers that you can truly never go wrong with chocolate. Whether you're gifting a chocolate chip cookie-loving friend or indulging your sweet tooth with a flight of truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, brownies, or even mochi, there are loads of delicious chocolate gifts you can buy online.
From a rich, ganache-y birthday cake and artisanal dark chocolate bars to the classic chocolate chip cookie, there's something for every palate when it comes to chocolate. High-quality chocolate is luxurious and decadent, making it the perfect gift for any holiday or occasion. Below, you'll find some of the best chocolate gifts you can buy online to share with loved ones this season or, of course, for treating yourself (we won't judge!).
Vosges is one of the names of luxury chocolate. Their Milk Chocolate Truffle collection focuses on amplifying the 45% cacao milk chocolate with complementary yet unexpected flavors, ranging from candied violet flowers to Sri Lankan coconut. With each truffle curated to evoke a specific experience, this is the perfect gift for someone with a passion for chocolate and savoring the moment.
"I’ve tried this Milk Chocolate Truffle Collection and can confirm that both the Budapest truffle (made with Kalocsan paprika and 62% cacao dark chocolate) and Black Pearl truffle (made with ginger, wasabi, 62% cacao dark chocolate, and black sesame seeds) are otherworldly!" - Danielle St. Pierre, Commerce Editor
Harry and David's baskets are iconic, and the company has been in business for over 100 years. So it's safe to say they know a thing or two about crafting the perfect gift. If you're shopping for a crowd of chocolate aficionados, look no further because there's something for every craving in this gift box. The selection represents the best of Harry and David chocolate, including their Chocolate Decadence Cake for the purists, truffles for the richness lovers, and chocolate-covered popcorn for anyone who prefers sweet and salty.
Russ and Daughters is a New York institution; there's no denying that. But for many of us, a trip to snag arguably the best babka in New York involves a layover or two. So give the gift of saved airline miles and a bite of legendary New York decadence. This special cake is swirled with two kinds of chocolate and a touch of coffee for the perfect mid-morning treat or afternoon pick-me-up.
While we're on the topic of taking cross-country trips for chocolate, the iconic Levain Bakery Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie Gift Box now ships nationwide. With huge chunks of semi-sweet chocolate, Levain has loaded the dough with ultra-dark cocoa, making it the ultimate chocolate-on-chocolate dessert for the cocoa fanatic in your life. Not for the faint of heart, this chocolate explosion is what serious chocolate lovers dream about.
"The bars and little wrapped chocolates from this brand make for the perfect gift. The flavors are all Italian-based, so you'll find most things flavored with hazelnuts, almonds, pistachio, coffee, and even cannoli, too. I am always partial to the dark chocolate-based treats, including these gianduitti chocolates, this dark chocolate hazelnut bar, and the dark chocolate almond treats you can find in this set. The list can go on and on!" - Kristin Montemarano, Food Commerce Writer
For so long, our choices were mainstream chocolate loaded with preservatives or natural recipes that often left something to be desired in the flavor department. Enter Rakka, dedicated to organic ingredients, ethical sourcing, and truly exciting flavors. You won't find any plain bars here; Rakka pushes the boundaries with flavors like Bananas Foster, Bourbon Cask Ages, and Yacón Root, ideal for the socially conscious and adventurous chocolate enthusiast on your list.
"When it comes to fair-trade and organic chocolate, I put Alter Eco at the top of the list. I go for the Blackout line, which includes these 85% cacao truffles as well as bars that are 85% and 90% cacao. The truffles are so rich and silky that you wouldn't know they're made with plant-based ingredients like coconut oil. It's hard to just eat one. But, Alter Eco works with small-scale farms and promotes regenerative agriculture, so you can at least feel good about indulging. The wrappers are compostable, too." - Mary Claire Lagroue, Associate Commerce Editor
You can dip anything in Compartes gourmet milk and dark chocolate, and it'll be good. That's the case with this set of chocolate-covered fruits like dried pineapple, peaches, apricots, and dates. Compartes uses high-quality cacao, so you get an immersive experience of the beans.
You might not expect that one of the most decadent chocolate desserts comes from a New York-style bagel chain out of Atlanta, but if you've ever heard of Goldberg's Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake, you know that's not an exaggeration. At Goldberg's, they take chocolate seriously. This cake is an impossibly rich and creamy chocolate mousse made of melted down and whipped dark chocolate bars and coated with glossy ganache. If you could only eat one chocolate cake for the rest of your life, this might be it.
"If you're looking for an old-school boxed chocolate assortment, Los Angeles-based See's Candies is awesome. This assortment is my top pick: It's heavy on the brittles and caramel-based confections that I think are where See's shines most." - Jason Horn, Commerce Writer
This crate from Olive and Cocoa is meant for sharing. Bring together not just chocolate lovers but fans of all things decadent and tasty. Salami, nuts, jam, and, of course, a spread of chocolate treats, including chocolate-covered pretzels and chocolate almond bark. Perfect for the entertainer who also happens to favor a chocolatey snack.
"Ghia may be best known for their canned nonalcoholic drinks, but I'm letting you in on an even more delicious offering from the brand that will pique your interest: Ghia's Ghianduja. This chocolate hazelnut spread is made with simple ingredients and half the sugar of most other popular hazelnut spreads for a taste and texture that’s worthy of gifting. It's offered in a smooth and crunchy puffed quinoa and almond variety. I had to stop myself from crushing the whole jar in one sitting." -Danielle St. Pierre, Commerce Editor
When you think of luxurious chocolate gifts, chocolate-dipped strawberries are probably one of the first things that come to mind. Nothing has the immediate impact of unwrapping a box full of silky chocolate-coated berries — they're a classic for a reason. This is the perfect gift for the indulgent chocolate lover, although 12 just might not be enough.
Take a trip around the world without leaving your home with this box of Vosges chocolates. Each bite is unique and different, featuring flavors inspired by ingredients from around the globe, like Chinese star anise, Australian macadamia nuts, and Sri Lankan coconut. So no matter your taste preference, there's a delectable bite for everyone in this collection — no plane ticket required.
"If you're gifting someone who loves Italian rainbow cookies as much as I do, I recommend these sweet little treats from Zola Bakes. They kick it up a notch. Each cookie is drizzled with thick chocolate, so every bite is the perfect combination of fruity jam, almond cake, and rich chocolate. Zola Bakes also offers other adorable decorated options for Valentine's Day, birthdays, and other special chocolatey occasions." - Danielle St. Pierre, Commerce Editor
Nothing is more fun than birthday cake, especially when it's chocolate. These colorful sprinkle-covered Chocolate B'Day Cake Truffles from Milk take that fun and make it bite-sized. Enjoy them on their own, or maybe pair them up with your favorite frozen treat for a new take on cake and ice cream. Either way, you know it's going to be good.
Everyone is excited to see those infamous little gold-foiled chocolates, so why not multiply that joy by 48? The best part: There's dark chocolate and an almond coconut version of the classic truffle in this set. So even if you thought you couldn't possibly adore a Ferro Rocher more, you might find a new favorite in this gift set.
Ina Garden always says, "if you can't make your own, store-bought is fine." But in this case, Ina Garden's infamous Beatty's Chocolate Cake shipped straight from her Barefoot Contessa headquarters in upstate New York is more than fine. This is the chocolate cake to end all chocolate cakes: rich, decadent, and massive. So surprise a friend or family member, or serve a crowd of lucky chocolate connoisseurs with this show-stopping layer cake.
If you know a chocolate lover who likes a bit of spice, then they might enjoy this limited edition Habanero Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream from Mochidoki. The interior is an ultra-creamy dark chocolate ice cream accentuated with a hint of spicy habanero flavor. The impossibly silky ice cream is all encased in Mochidoki's chewy chocolate rice flour-based mochi.
Sometimes you just need a little bite of everything. And when it's Tony's Chocolonely, any chocolate fan will be glad there are six to choose from. You'll find the tried and true's like creamy milk chocolate and rich dark chocolate, but Tony's Chocolonely takes decadence a step further with their high-quality ingredients for flavors like hazelnut and almond sea salt.
With a homemade truffle kit, this gift is about the journey and the destination. Making your own truffles is a great way to learn about chocolate making or share a hobby with someone you love. Customize your chocolate experience with included additions like coconut or peppermint.
Tour the world through the flavors of dark chocolate with an Icelandic favorite, Omnom's Chocolate Bar trio. Each bar, made from single-origin beans from Nicaragua, Madagascar, and Tanzania, is perfect for appreciating all the fruity notes in cocoa beans.
Hu has a sampler pack with both when you don't want to choose between milk and dark chocolate. This pack contains eight bars of Hu's signature flavors, like hazelnut butter, in both a vegan dark chocolate bar and a grass-fed milk chocolate bar. Hu has no refined sugars or unnecessary additives, and each bar has a simple ingredient list of cacao, coconut sugar, and cocoa butter to let the nuanced flavors of the chocolate shine through.
Nothing beats a good biscotti cookie dunked in your tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, and this chocolate-coated variety takes the already delicious treat to the next level. It includes 12 cookies, covered in chocolate — of course — and topped with crave-able toppings including caramel chips, almond crunch, cookie crumbs, dried cranberries, peppermint, and coconut blend. Good luck resisting the urge to eat the whole box in one sitting.
This list wouldn't be complete without hot chocolate, and this drinking chocolate from Crow & Moss takes the warm, decadent treat up a notch. Look out for tasting notes of honey, banana, and toasted walnut as you sip this rich and indulgent beverage. All you have to do is mix the drinking chocolate with heated milk in a saucepan until it's frothy and steaming, then enjoy. Or you can try it with non-dairy milk for a more vegan-friendly treat.
Our Expertise
- Nick DeSimone wrote and compiled this list. They have spent nearly ten years working in professional kitchens. Some of this time has been spent taking shifts in the pastry department, where they learned a lot about high-quality chocolate and what makes a chocolate dessert successful. In their free time, DeSimone is a big chocolate fan; they love to try any chocolatey dessert they can get their hands on. Given their professional background, DeSimone has high standards for chocolate deliciousness, and they know that quality over quantity is always the best route.
- Danielle St. Pierre is a Commerce Editor for Food & Wine. In addition to updating this list with a few of her favorite chocolate gifts, she also asked Food & Wine editors about their favorite chocolate treats and included those insights.