We all have at least one person in our lives who’s obsessed with chocolate and everything related to it.
And how wouldn’t they?
Chocolate is one of the most adored treats on Earth, and there’s a scientific explanation behind our love for it.
This rich and exquisitely tasty food contains multiple ingredients that can reduce stress and elevate your mood.
Besides that, eating chocolate also releases dopamine – the feel-good chemical.
So, if you have an avid chocolate fan on your holiday shopping list, you should do your best to spoil them with a chocolate-themed gift and brighten their day.
We pulled together a list of versatile gift ideas that go beyond the traditional box of sweets to take their decadent favourite to a whole new level.
Chocolate Gift Hamper
Gift baskets are a traditional seasonal gift.
There’s no greater joy than receiving gift hampers full of mouth-watering candies at Christmas.
Whatever your recipient’s favourite chocolate treats may be, there is an abundance of festive edible baskets to choose from.
Just browse online and you will find a fine selection of baskets, ranging from chocolate and coffee treat boxes, red wine and chocolate packs, to gift hampers jam-packed and full of delicious chocolates.
These gift baskets don’t necessarily have to feel like thoughtless presents that someone else put together – many brands offer unique options that you can personalize.
Many reputable brands include a premium signature box and packaging that includes a free gift card.
Chocolate Fondue & Dipping Tools
Spice up your favourite goodies by dunking them into a pot of melted chocolate and indulge.
Get your chocolate aficionado a fondue set that will be the star of their date night or family activities.
Fondue pots are trusty and affordable gifts that will satisfy even the most avid cocoa enthusiasts.
They might be able to also use this pot for cheese fondue when needed.
In most models, the detachable parts are dishwasher safe, which means the unit can be easily cleaned and maintained.
Or, if the cocoa lover in your life already has a fondue pot, make sure they have the right tools to use it with.
Jazz up their collection with a set of chocolate-dipping tools for a more enjoyable and mess-free experience.
Find a set that includes a premium quality swirl, a two-tine, and a three-tine fork.
A Book on Chocolate or a Cookbook
A true chocolate enthusiast will not only appreciate the exquisite taste of this mouth-watering treat but also its rich and long-standing history.
Just go online and you will find a range of specialized books packed with info about all things chocolate.
Besides being full of useful information, most of these books are also filled with lavish images.
You could also buy your loved one a cookbook filled with various delicious recipes for getting their chocolate on.
In these pieces of art, experienced chefs share their most notable hacks and tips for making chocolate treats from scratch at home.
Chocolate Truffles Kit
Help your recipient make all kinds of truffles in the comfort of their home by gifting them a truffle kit.
Most sets that you can find on the market are easy to use and very customizable.
Even if your loved one has never made chocolate before, they can try it and experiment with all kinds of combinations and flavours to find what they like best.
Most kits include a thermometer, cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, sea salt, coconut flakes, vanilla, and peppermint extracts.
Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate Gift Set
Add a little spice to your loved one’s chilly nights with an authentic hot chocolate set that will warm their hands and heart.
With this set, your recipient can travel back in time and prepare delicious warm goodness the traditional way.
Most packs come with a hand-made whisk, a red clay jug, and tablets of Mexican chocolate.
The only thing better than cozying up with a cup of hot chocolate is sharing it with your loved ones.
Help your giftee whip up a batch of their favourite traditional Mexican treat in the comfort of their home!
Hot Chocolate Bath Bomb
Chocolate baths have been around for quite a while.
They are considered a luxury which can be found on the menus of most high-end spas and can be easily recreated at home.
The process involves melting chocolate and applying it to your skin so that you can reap the benefits that chocolate boasts with.
Chocolate has a range of antioxidants that keep your skin healthy and soft, it contains agents that detoxify the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties that aid skin in various ways.
Don’t hesitate to give your special someone or friend soft skin with a bath bomb made of chocolate.
There’s no better gift than the sweet gift of relaxation.
Hot Chocolate on a Stick Set
Gift this awesome hot chocolate stick kit to a loved one this holiday season and let them indulge in the range of flavours on a stick.
These taste much better than store-bought powder, plus they usually come with a range of different chocolate sticks with flavours like peppermint, peanut butter cup, and salted caramel.
All your gift recipient will need to do is steam some milk, add their favourite flavour and indulge in the delicious and warm delight.
Chocolate Curler
For the avid chocolate aficionado in your life, this little luxury gadget will be the perfect addition to their cooking arsenal.
A chocolate curler will create mouth-watering twists of chocolate and provide the ideal finishing touch to fine desserts, frozen treats, baked goods, or hot cocoa.
Help a loved one dress up their homemade desserts and take them to a whole new level with a simple and easy to use chocolate curler.
Bottom line is, people who love chocolate aren’t wishy-washy about it.
While yes, they sure love eating it, but they also love cooking with it, drinking it, learning more about it and even wearing chocolate-themed clothes.
So, if you’re looking for the best holiday gift for the chocolate lover in your life, there is much more to keep in mind than just the tasty stuff.
The gift ideas that we’ve rounded up are cool, affordable and easy to find.
So, have fun shopping and feel free to treat yourself to delicious candy goodness along the way.