The best Christmas chocolate gift arrives ready to give and fits the person, not just the budget. For most people on your list, start with one of our gift bundles: a themed set of craft chocolate tied in a reusable beautiful furoshiki, so it shows up wrapped, with your note inside and no prices in the box. Below are our picks by who you're shopping for, from the host to the client to the chocolate lover who has tried it all, plus the dates to order by for Christmas delivery. Want to see everything at once? Shop all Christmas chocolate gifts.
2026 order-by dates for Christmas delivery
| Shipping method | Typical delivery time | Order by 12 PM ET |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping | 3 to 7 days | Friday, December 18 |
| Express or FedEx 2 Day | 2 days | Tuesday, December 22 |
| FedEx Overnight | Next day | Wednesday, December 23 |
Why Chocolate Makes an Easy Christmas Gift
Chocolate works as a Christmas gift because almost everyone on a list says yes to chocolate, and craft chocolate gives you room to choose for the person. Bar & Cocoa carries chocolate from more than 60 bean-to-bar makers in over 25 countries, and our team tastes every bar before it reaches the shelf. That means an Italian praline box for the host, ten bars from ten makers for the curious one, and 100% bars for the friend who takes dark chocolate seriously.
Most of what we ship is a gift, so the gift details are standard: a free printed note, no prices in the box, delivery straight to them, and a ship date you choose. Browse all chocolate gifts or every chocolate gift box if you'd rather see the whole shelf.
Wrapped, tied, and ready to give
Every gift bundle arrives wrapped in an illustrated cotton furoshiki they can use again. Add a free printed note at checkout, ship it straight to them, and know there's never a price in the box.
For hosts and holiday parties
Something to hand over at the door that does better than another bottle of wine.
Bar & Cocoa
Dinner Party Hero: Shared Sweets Set
Tier One
Chocolates and shareable sweets chosen for passing around the table after a good meal, tied in furoshiki and ready to hand over.
$110.00
Guido Gobino
Guido Gobino Assorted Chocolate Selection Gift Box
About 52 pieces of Guido Gobino's Tourinot, cremino, and dark chocolate, an easy box to open with coffee after dinner.
$88.00
Amedei
Amedei Chocolate Pralines Gift Box (25 pcs)
Twenty-five filled chocolates from Italy's Amedei, from pistachio marzipan to walnut and orange, for the host who loves a box to pass around.
$75.00
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Pop, Clink, Cocoa: Celebration Set
Pralines, popping chocolate, and filled mini bars with berry and sparkling-wine notes, made for whoever is hosting New Year's Eve.
$85.00
For the person who has everything
Gifts that go deeper than a box of truffles, for the friend who already knows what they like.
Bar & Cocoa
Chocolate Bars of the World Gift Box
Adventure / Mixed
Ten full-size bars from ten different bean-to-bar makers, at least a pound of chocolate, and our top pick when you don't know their taste.
$109.00
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Pour & Pair: Craft Beverage Companion Set
Five craft bars chosen to taste alongside bourbon, wine, or beer, for the person who already has a favorite bottle. Drinks not included.
From $60.00
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Her Craft: Women-Led Chocolate Set
Bars from women-led chocolate makers across a range of origins, flavors, and textures, in Dark or Mixed.
From $65.00
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Bar & Cocoa Ultimate Chocolate Tote (25 Bars)
Twenty-five bars in a keepsake vegan leather tote with a tasting notebook, for the most devoted chocolate lover on your list.
From $279.00
For the dark chocolate lover
For the friend who skips the milk chocolate entirely. Start with our dark chocolate gifts, or go all the way with 100% dark chocolate.
Domori
Domori The Single Origins Chocolate Bundle (6 Bars)
Six 70% bars from Domori, each made with cacao from a different country, from Ecuador to Madagascar, for tasting origin side by side.
$72.00
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Keep It 100% Chocolate Bundle (5 Bars)
Five 100% cacao bars from different makers and countries, no sugar added, for the person who already likes it intense.
$59.00
For clients and colleagues
A thank-you that's easy to share and doesn't need to be explained.
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The Executive Desk: Crowd-Pleaser Set
Tier 1
Single-origin napolitains, gianduja, and chocolate-coated almonds, ready to set out in the office or send to clients and partners.
$165.00
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The Grand Gesture: Ultimate Gratitude Collection
A generous spread of craft bars and boxed chocolates for the people who made a real difference this year.
From $180.00
Valrhona
Valrhona Tasting Bars Chocolate Gift Box (6 Bars)
Six Valrhona Grand Cru bars from 35% to 75%, a tasting flight that's easy to share around a team.
$55.00
Sending to a whole team or a client list? See corporate gifting.
For the family
For the kids, the cocoa drinkers, and the relative you still owe an apology.
Bar & Cocoa
Little Chocolate Explorer: Kids' Gift Set
Playful craft chocolate treats and a tin of milk chocolate sardines, made for kids and the grown-ups sharing with them.
$50.00
French Broad Chocolates
French Broad Holiday Hot Chocolate Collection
Three flavors of hot chocolate mix, each cylinder making about 8 servings, for a family that does cocoa on Christmas morning.
$57.00
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Sweet Amends: Peace Offering Set
Craft bars and assorted chocolates in two sizes, Sorry and Very Sorry, for the relative you need to make up with before the holidays.
From $150.00
More mugs to fill? Browse all drinking chocolate and hot cocoa.
Seasonal flavors for Christmas
Peppermint, orange, rum, and other holiday flavors from our makers, while they last.
Better than a fruit basket
One of our Passport members put together this list of bright, fruit-and-flower chocolate bars as a sweeter answer to the holiday fruit basket. Pick a few to send together, or see the whole list.
A gift that keeps arriving
The Discover Chocolate Club sends four full-size bars a month for 3, 6, or 12 months. Choose Prepaid Gift and it doesn't auto-renew, so nobody is charged again when the term ends.
Shop by budget
Browse gifts $25 and under, gifts from $25 to $50, gifts from $50 to $100, or gifts $100 and over.
Christmas chocolate gift questions
What is the best chocolate Christmas gift?
One that matches the person. If you don't know their taste, the Chocolate Bars of the World Gift Box is our most popular gift: ten full-size bars from ten makers. For a host, a box of filled chocolates to share. For a dark chocolate fan, a single-origin or 100% set.
When do I need to order my Christmas chocolate gifts by?
For U.S. delivery by Christmas, order by Friday, December 18, at 12 PM ET with Standard Shipping. Express or FedEx 2 Day orders need to be in by Tuesday, December 22, and FedEx Overnight by Wednesday, December 23, both by 12 PM ET. Carriers get busy in December, so these dates are our best estimate rather than a guarantee.
Where can I ship chocolate Christmas gifts?
Anywhere in the U.S., straight to the person you're gifting: enter their address at checkout. We also ship to Canada and to more than 80 countries, with rates calculated at checkout. Recipients outside the U.S. may owe duties, and international orders are final sale.
Can I customize my chocolate gifts for Christmas?
Yes. Add a free printed gift note at checkout, pick a future ship date so it arrives closer to the day, and add a furoshiki wrap for $9 or a gift box for $6 in your cart. Our gift bundles already arrive wrapped in a reusable cotton furoshiki.
Will they see what I paid?
No. We never include receipts, invoices, or pricing in any shipment.
Are there any special-edition Christmas chocolate gifts?
Yes. Several of our makers release holiday flavors each year, from peppermint bars to chocolate-coated orange, and they sell through. See what's in stock in our Christmas chocolate collection.
Do Christmas chocolates go bad?
Chocolate keeps well, but it doesn't keep forever. Every package carries the maker's best-by date. Solid bars generally last longer than filled bonbons and truffles, so save those for sooner. Store chocolate somewhere cool, dry, and dark, away from strong smells. A white haze on the surface, called bloom, affects how it looks, not whether it's safe to eat.
Is chocolate a good corporate gift idea around Christmas time?
Yes, and it's one of the easiest to send to a whole list. Self-serve orders ship in 2 to 5 business days, each with its own printed note. Logo packaging and custom assortments need 3 to 6 weeks, so for December delivery, start a bespoke project in early October. See corporate chocolate gifts.
How does Bar & Cocoa source chocolate for Christmas?
We're a retailer, not a manufacturer. We carry chocolate from more than 60 bean-to-bar makers and choose them for flavor, quality, sourcing practices, and reputation. Our team tastes every bar before we carry it. Each product page names the maker and, where the maker shares it, the cacao origin.
Are any of these gifts vegan, gluten-free, or allergy-friendly?
Many craft bars contain only cacao and cane sugar. Browse vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free chocolate, and check each product page for the maker's full ingredient and allergen list. Gift bundles mix several products, so check each item or ask us before ordering for someone with an allergy.
Will my bundle match the photo exactly?
The photos show the kinds of bars and treats inside. Substitutions may occur, chosen with the same care.
Is it too late to send something?
Not if you send a Bar & Cocoa gift card. It arrives by email, so it's never too late.
Does a chocolate club gift renew automatically?
No. Club gift plans are prepaid for 3, 6, or 12 months and don't auto-renew. When the term ends, nobody is charged again.
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