Best chocolate gifts

If you're prepping for Christmas, check out our picks of the best Christmas crackers to buy filled with foodie treats, from popcorn to miniature cocktails.

Best chocolate gift ideas

Harvey Nichols dark chocolate gingers

• Available from Harvey Nichols (£14)

A chic alternative to a classic box of chocolates, these dark chocolate gingers are dangerously moreish. Sweet and fiery chunks of crystallised ginger are coated in a thick layer of dark chocolate – great shared with after dinner drinks, or as a stocking filler for a grown-up chocolate lover.

Available from:
Harvey Nichols (£14)

Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary or just a special treat, velvety smooth hot chocolate will always go down a treat. With the Velvetiser, you can do just that at the press of a button. Whip up barista-grade hot chocolate in just over two minutes, with flavour packs ranging from vegan nutmilk to vanilla white chocolate and cafe latte.

L'Esterre Chocolate 'The Starter Trio'

• Available from L'Esterre Chocolate (£19)

Discover some gourmet chocolate from artisan L'Esterre Chocolate. This trio of pouches combines three different styles of chocolate buttons: 70% dark chocolate, 85% dark chocolate and 72% sea salt and dark chocolate. Founder Bobbie Garbutt transformed her family cocoa farm in Grenada to a seed to button chocolate producer. The chocolates are rich and complex without being bitter – perfect for a grown-up snack, or use the 70% button for some decadent chocolate chip cookies...

Available from:
L'Esterre Chocolate (£19)

The Naked Marshmallow s'mores kit

• Available from Not on the High Street (£28.95)

Combine Belgian chocolate thins, gourmet marshmallows and handmade biscuits to make gooey s’mores with this simple kit. Included is a safe and easy-to-use marshmallow toaster and bamboo sticks for a sweet weekend activity.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£28.95)

Selfridges salted caramel malt balls

• Available from Selfridges (£8.99)

A retro classic has been given a modern update with this sleek box of salted caramel malt balls. We love the colourful packaging for gifting, and the malt balls have the familiar satisfying crunch with a hint of sweet caramel flavour. The malt balls are also available in blonde chocolate, chocolate orange and peppermint varieties.

Available from:
Selfridges (£8.99)

Fortnum & Mason personalised sparkling tea & truffle gift box

• Available from Fortnum & Mason (£65)

Fortnum’s luxurious pairing of Royal Blend truffles and sparkling tea will please alcohol-conscious friends and teatotallers alike, with the option to customise the bottle label for a personal touch. The truffles are malty and honey-sweet, while the non-alcoholic sparkling tea boasts light, tropical notes.

Available from:
Fortnum & Mason (£65)

Chococo chocolate subscription

• Available from Chococo (from £21)

For the gift which keeps on giving, order a loved one a chocolate subscription from UK artisan chocolatier Chococo. A pre-paid gift subscription lets you choose the size of box and the time period of the subscription – either three, six or 12 months – or opt for a rolling monthly subscription, which you can cancel at any time. Chococo offers selection boxes including a mixture of fruit flavours, toasted nuts, smooth caramels, crunchy honeycomb, pralines, fresh cream ganache and truffles.

Available from:
Chococo (from £21)

Hotel Chocolat The Nice Slice

• Available from Hotel Chocolat (£17.95)

A slab of pure Christmas indulgence, this 'Nice Slice' from Hotel Chocolat contains a little bit of everything in one bar. There's crispy puffed rice and cornflakes, hazelnut and milk chocolate praline, caramel and adorable caramel-filled penguins on top. A luxury version of a chocolate fridge cake.

Available from:
Hotel Chocolat (£17.95)

M&S caramel and almond puddles

• Available from Ocado (£10), M&S in-store

Sweet caramel coats clusters of crunchy almonds, smothered in Swiss dark chocolate – we can't get enough of these chocolatey snacks. The retro-style tin makes it perfect for gifting.

Available from:
Ocado (£10)
M&S in-store

Tony’s Chocolonely personalised bars

• Available from Tony's Chocolonely (from £6)

A personalised bar of Tony’s Chocolonely’s chunky, Willy Wonka-style chocolate makes the sweetest option for gifting loved ones, friends or family. Simply select their favourite flavour, from Caramel Sea Salt to Dark Milk Pretzel Toffee and more, and upload a photo or text onto a template on the Tony’s website – this is then printed and shipped to an address of your choice. Not only is Tony’s chocolate totally moreish, but every purchase also supports Tony’s mission to make all chocolate 100% slave-free.

Available from:
Tony's Chocolonely (from £6)

Cakehead vegan & gluten free brownie variety box

• Available from Cakehead (£25.50)

The aroma of freshly baked brownies wafting through your home is even better when its delivered straight to your door. Cakehead’s vegan and gluten free brownie variety box means everyone can enjoy a slice (or two), with totally moreish flavour combinations such as pecan & caramel, chocolate chunk and raspberry & coconut.

Cakehead also deliver your favourite dairy treats, from double chocolates brownies to caramel shortbreads.

Available from:
Cakehead (£25.50)

Melt chocolate bar collection

• Available from Melt (from £7.99)

Melt’s luxury chocolate bar range is perfect for chocoholics who love exploring flavours. Build an impressive stack of gourmet chocolate and send to a loved one – take your pick from toast & marmalade, popcorn, pistachio blonde and more.

Available from:
Melt (from £7.99)

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