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19 unique chocolate gifts for Valentine's Day that go beyond the traditional box of sweets

A hot chocolate-inspired candle

19 unique chocolate gifts for Valentine's Day that go beyond the traditional box of sweets

A sweet treat and card combo

A sweet treat and card combo
With Love Chocolate Cards, $9, from Uncommon Good

Ditch the drugstore Valentine's Day card and go for this creative option. It looks like a regular card, but inside there's a delicious dark chocolate bar filled with creamy caramel. And of course, room to leave a personal note.

A box of chocolate soaps

A box of chocolate soaps
Box of chocolate soaps, $30, from Uncommon Goods

If they wish they could bathe in chocolate, this is probably the next best thing. These luxe soaps are filled with natural, hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter. Each one is infused with cocoa powder and oils made to smell like delicious chocolate bars.

Gourmet peanut butter cups

Gourmet peanut butter cups
Gourmet Peanut and Nut Butter Cups, $38, from Uncommon Goods

Rich chocolate and creamy nut butter is the perfect combination. Upgrade them from Reese's to these handcrafted, organic chocolates filled with all sorts of nut butters and other unique flavors, like birthday cake, matcha cashew, and pink chocolate cherry-chai almond butter.

Decadent chocolate cake truffles

Decadent chocolate cake truffles
Chocolate B'Day Truffle Dozen Box, $24, from Milk Bar

Milk Bar's unique, sugary treats make a great gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. These truffles are made of fudgy chocolate cake with extra chocolate chips and crunchy rainbow sprinkles inside. Each bite is seriously indulgent, perfect for a Valentine's Day nightcap.

Amazing chocolate bars

Amazing chocolate bars
Alter Eco Dark Blackout Organic Chocolate, $3.64, from Amazon

With so many companies making great chocolate bars, it's hard to choose just one to recommend. I'm going with Alter Eco first and foremost because I've tried about a half dozen of their bars, from the Dark Blackout Organic Chocolate Bar to the Deep Dark Salted Burnt Caramel Bar and beyond, and they are all amazing.

What sets this company apart is how they make their sweets. Alter Eco products are made with cacao exclusively harvested in Ecuador from sustainable, Fair Trade farms, and all of their chocolate is gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan, and purchases help direct funds to reforestation.

A chocolate fondue pot

A chocolate fondue pot
Nostalgia FPS200 6-Cup Stainless Steel Fondue Pot, $28.95, from Amazon

Chocolate fountains are great, but they tend to make a mess, are hard to clean, and can't be used with cheese for traditional fondue. So give the melted chocolate aficionado a trusty (and affordable) classic fondue pot and you're giving the gift of chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate dipped marshmallows, and more.

The finest hot chocolate mix

The finest hot chocolate mix
Ghirardelli Chocolate Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa Beverage Miz, 48oz can for $19.87, from Amazon

Few companies know their way around chocolate like Ghirardelli. If you want to give the gift of perfect cups of hot chocolate, give them a can of Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa Gourmet Powder. Mixed into warmed milk, it makes a heavenly beverage, but this sweet stuff can also be used in baking or to decorate confections.

Chocolaty coffee cups

Chocolaty coffee cups
Crazy Cups Coffee Chocolate Lovers Variety Pack, $13.52, from Amazon

If there's one thing that goes great with chocolate, it's wine. If there's another, it's coffee. Ah, but when you blend the flavors of chocolate and coffee into one tasty beverage, you have a real winner. (Not quite so with the vino, FYI.) Crazy Cups Coffee Chocolate Lovers Cups work with most single-serve coffee makers (Keurig, e.g.) and come in flavors ranging from Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup to Peppermint Chocolate Mocha. Get your cocoa-and-coffee-loving buddy a mixed pack and they can try them all.

A custom chocolate bar mold

A custom chocolate bar mold
Digital2Cre8 Custom Chocolate Mold, $119, from Etsy

Giving someone the gift of a chocolate bar is great, but it's also fleeting. A few chomps later, and it's gone. Ah, but give the gift of a custom chocolate bar mold, and your friend can make their own delightful chocolate bars at home just by melting some of the sweet stuff and pouring it into these molds. You can order a custom chocolate bar mold with a name, a logo, a message, or a basic graphic, whatever you think your sweet-toothed friend will love the most.

A book on chocolate

A book on chocolate
"Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: America's Craft Chocolate Revolution", $17.96, from Amazon

The true chocolate aficionado can appreciate not just the taste of the sweet eat but also its rich history and its place in culture. "Bean-to-Bar Chocolate" is jam-packed with information about all things chocolate. Along with the gripping text, the book is filled with lavish images.

Chocolate tea

Chocolate tea
Stash Tea Decaf Chocolate Hazelnut Black Tea, 100-count for $12.99, from Amazon

There's nothing like a relaxing, warm beverage. And there's really nothing like a cup of Chocolate Hazelnut Black Tea from Stash for warming you up and calming you down at the end of a long day. This decaffeinated tea is flavored with natural cocoa, hazelnut, and vanilla extracts, and makes a delightful hot beverage with just a few minutes of steeping. When served over ice, it's an invigorating drink that will pep you up sans sugar or caffeine.

A chocolate candle

A chocolate candle
Our Own Candle Company Hot Chocolate Scented Candle, $16.89, from Amazon

Just because a person can't eat chocolate every minute of the day doesn't mean he or she can't enjoy its essence at all times. With a large 13-ounce hot chocolate-scented candle from Our Own Candle Company, the home (or office or spa) will be filled with the luscious aroma of chocolate for hours on end. In fact, this candle has a 100-hour burn time, so it can last for weeks even if burned for an hour or two daily.

Hot chocolate bath bombs

Hot chocolate bath bombs
Hot Chocolate Bath Bomb Cupcake, $11-$13, from Etsy

The gift of sweet, sweet relaxation is close at hand. Get a Hot Chocolate Bath Bomb and you can give your friend or special someone soft skin thanks to ingredients like cocoa butter and shea butter. Each bath bomb is a bit pricey, but your gift-getter will appreciate their quality.

A classic film

A classic film
"Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory" Blu-Ray, $13.78, from Amazon

For the uncultured choco-fanatic, the original "Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory" with Gene Wilder blows the Johnny Depp version out of the chocolate river. Gift them a remastered Blu-ray version of the movie so they can gain a true appreciation for the wonderful world of Wonka.

A chocolate treats cookbook

A chocolate treats cookbook
"Chocolate-Covered Katie," $17.82, from Amazon

Don't worry, the 80 recipes included in the cookbook "Chocolate Covered Katie" aren't a one-way ticket to a larger pant size; in fact, it's quite the opposite. Chef and author Katie Higgins has put together a book filled with foods that are sweet and tasty and chocolaty but actually (pretty) healthy, too. So go ahead and get a copy for your friend. Maybe they'll make you some Peanut Butter Pudding Pops.

Great British treats

Great British treats
Cadbury Box of 10 Full Size British Chocolate Bars, $12.99, from Amazon

The Brits are known for some fine candies, and many of their finest can be found in this Great British Treats box from Cadbury. In it, your gift-getter will get candy bars including a Flake, a Twirl, a Crunchie, and other sweets beloved in the UK but harder to find on the American side of the pond.

A paleo-friendly brownie

A paleo-friendly brownie
Base Culture Raspberry Cocoa Brownie, $11.99, from Amazon

Chocolate is delicious, but it's not exactly a health food. Like at all. This Base Culture Raspberry Cocoa Brownie almost is, though, as are all the other flavors of brownie (and blondie) this women-owned, paleo-friendly company makes. This 270-calorie brownie has 5 grams of protein, zero trans fats, and it's free of grain, soy, and dairy and approved for paleo diets.

A chocolaty eyeshadow palette

A chocolaty eyeshadow palette
Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette, $49, from Ulta

This Too Faced makeup palette that's shaped like a chocolate bar looks and smells like the real deal. That's in large part because the eye shadows are pigmented with pure, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder.

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