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20 Chocolate Gifts That Will Truly Delight Any Chocoholic on Your Holiday List

Chocolate is one of those foods that makes us feel poetic — so poetic, in fact, that acclaimed authors and poets have written about it countless times. So when you’re looking for a perfect gift for chocolate lovers, not just anything will do. Sure you could present them with a box of chocolates or a mug of boozy hot cocoa and call it a day, but compared to these 20 delectable gifts we found, those options seem a little, well, boring.

Whether you're a dark chocolate devotee or prefer to keep things on the sweeter side, these holiday gifts will keep things merry, and are sure to please even the most intense chocolate addict.

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by Rebecca Deczynski

Phone Case

Phone cases have no right to look this delicious. But somehow we just can’t resist this chocolaty iPhone goodness.

Phone case, $15, Mod Cloth

Chocolate-Scented Nail Stickers

Forget the glitzy polish — chocolate-scented nail decals are guaranteed to give you the coolest manicure in the room.

Chocolate-scented nail stickers, $6, ASOS

Chocolate Whoopie Pie Kit

This instant whoopie pie kit guarantees you can make tasty treats without any pastry chef experience.

Chocolate whoopie pie kit, $10, urbanoutfitters.com

Chocolate Marshmallows

Take that hot cocoa to a new level with homemade chocolate marshmallows that melt in the sweetest way.

Chocolate Marshmallows, $7, Etsy

Luxurious Truffles

Yeah, Hershey’s kisses may be a holiday classic, but can anything really compare to the slow melting of a truffle on your tongue?

16-piece truffle set, $38, Moonstruck Chocolate

Mocha Rose Lip Balm

Cure one of wintertime’s toughest ailments — chapped lips — with a balm that tastes as good as it sounds.

Mocha rose lip balm, $8, Urban Outfitters

Nutella Sweatshirt

Wear your heart on your shirt, because we all know that this hazelnut spread is the true nectar of the gods. Pair it with a customized jar of Nutella for maximum effect.

Nutella sweatshirt, $29, Etsy

'Chocolate: 90 Sinful & Sumptuous Indulgences'

For the cocoa-loving foodie, this cookbook provides a world of culinary opportunities.

‘Chocolate: 90 Sinful & Sumptuous Indulgences,’ $25, Anthropologie

Chocolate Print

This wall art pretty much says it all. Chocolate accepts everyone.

Chocolate print, $15, Etsy.

Max Brenner Gift Box

With a variety of gourmet sweets to offer, Max Brenner is the chocolate authority when it comes to gift boxes.

Max Brenner gift box, $20, Max Brenner

Hot Cocoa Gift Set

A gift of hot chocolate is guaranteed to keep your recipient warm all winter long.

Hot cocoa gift set, $20, Godiva

Cupcake Face Mask

At last, a socially acceptable way to cover your face in chocolate — and leave it feeling silky smooth.

Cupcake face mask, $7, LUSH

Hot Chocolate Mugs

Ergonomically designed for optimal hand-warming, these lovely little mugs make the perfect vessel for piping hot cocoa.

Hot chocolate mugs, $30 for 4, Max Brenner

Chocolate Fudge Candle

Even if you can’t always have fudge in your home, this candle makes it smell like you do.

Chocolate fudge candle, $19, etsy.com

Gourmet Chocolate Bar

For a simple gift that’s guaranteed to be a hit, look no further than Mast Brothers for high quality, delicious chocolate bars.

Gourmet chocolate bar, $10, deandeluca

WonderBerry Chocolate Truffle Oolong Tea

For a wintertime beverage that’s a little less rich than hot chocolate, this oolong tea hits the spot.

WonderBerry Chocolate Truffle Oolong Tea, $11, Teavana

Chocolate Truffle Soap

Showertime just got a hell of a lot more deliciously fragrant.

Chocolate truffle soap, $6, Etsy

Chocolat Rouge Sweet Red

Chocolate. Wine. Need we say more?

Chocolat Rouge Sweet Red, $7, Totalwine

Exotic Chocolate Bar Library

For the wanderlusting chocoholic, this mini chocolate bar library gives a taste of cocoa from every corner of the world.

Exotic Chocolate Bar Library, $25, Vosgeschocolate

Chocolate Cherry Decadence Coffee Duo

A cup of Joe becomes all the more delectable with a hint of chocolate.

Chocolate Cherry Decadence Coffee Duo, $24, harryanddavid.com

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