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- Tony’s Chocolonely Lil’ Bits. Tony's Chocolonely. Just when we thought we couldn’t love Tony’s Chocolonely more for its ethical sourcing and mission to make the cocoa farming industry fair, the brand launched these dangerously poppable Lil’ Bits.
- Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Snoopy KISSES. These simple milk chocolates, wrapped in foil covered in X’s and O’s, hearts and Snoopy and his friends, couldn’t be cuter.
- BRACH’S Mellowcreme Roses. BRACH’S. If you try convincing your friends every Halloween that Mellowcreme Pumpkins are actually delicious, this one’s for you.
- Jet-Puffed Strawberry Marshmallow Hearts. Jet-Puffed. We feel a s’mores craving coming on. Whether you add these pink cuties to a snack mix (or dessert charcuterie board) or eat them straight from the bag, grown-ups and kids alike will adore their pillowy soft texture and subtly fruity flavor.
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- Brach's Tiny Conversation Hearts. Classic Pick. Credit: Amazon. Conversation hearts are an absolute must on Valentine's Day.
- Williams Sonoma Strawberry Heart Bark. Best Chocolate Bark. With swirls of rich milk chocolate and strawberry-flavored white chocolate, this new holiday candy is as pretty as it is sweet.
- Jelly Belly Sour Pucker Lips. Best Sour Candy. Pucker up for these sour chewy kisses that come in three flavors, including sour cherry, sour strawberry, and sour watermelon.
- Hostess Valentine Ding Dongs. Best Snack Cakes. Now 35% Off. This popular snack cake is getting the Valentine's Day treatment! Each individually-wrapped, heart-shaped treat is covered with red and pink heart-shaped sprinkles.
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For some, chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand — according to a 2023 survey from RetailMeNot, 34% of Americans in relationships want to receive chocolate as a gift during the holiday. Not everyone likes chocolate, though, and when it comes to choosing sweet treats for the special people in your life, there is no shortage of options. You could go with heart-shaped, buttercream-frosted sugar cookies, or opt for unique sweets like donut bouquets.
This Valentine’s Day, we rounded up a selection of chocolate, candy and other desserts that will satisfy any sweet tooth. You can give the below treats to loved ones on their own, or pair them with other gifts like flowers.
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To help you find options for your Valentine or Galentine (or yourself), we rounded up a selection of chocolate, candy and desserts we think you should know about. All of the product recommendations below are top-rated with at least 500 reviews on Amazon, are from trusted brands we’ve covered in the past or are products that NBC Select staff members...
Reese’s Miniatures Chocolate Valentine’s Variety
Reese’s Miniatures Chocolate Valentine’s Variety $11.99 The classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter is the perfect sweet treat for someone special in your life. This Valentine’s Day version of the familiar chocolate peanut butter cups has both miniature cups as well as chocolate hearts filled with peanut butter.
Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses Assortment
Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses Assortment $11.99 A Hershey’s Kiss is a classic for a reason. This Hugs and Kisses assortment not only comes with the traditional Hershey’s Kiss wrapped in silver foil, but it also includes Hershey’s Kisses made from white creme candy filled with milk chocolate wrapped in pink and silver foil.
Tolberone Swiss Chocolate Variety Pack
Tolberone Swiss Chocolate Variety Pack $34.18 $39.88 This variety pack of uniquely shaped Swiss chocolate is great for people who enjoy a crunchy filling. I’ve tried Tolberone’s chocolate many times, and I always love the triangular shape and how you can easily break off equal-sized pieces from it. This particular set has chocolate bars made with white chocolate, dark chocolate and milk chocolate, each one mixed with honey and almond nougat. Additionally, one of the bars of milk chocolate is mixed with salted caramelized almonds, according to the brand.
Sugarfina Champagne Bears® Gummy Celebration Bottle
Sugarfina Champagne Bears® Gummy Celebration Bottle $20.00 Show your love with champagne-flavored gummy bears from Sugarfina. Each bottle resembles a miniature bottle of champagne, complete with gold foil wrapped on the top. The bottles are imported from Germany and are filled with gold and pink gummy bears made from Dom Pérignon Vintage Champagne, according to the brand.
SweetTarts Conversation Hearts
SweetTarts Conversation Hearts $25.00 $28.35 These conversation heart sour candies are the ideal gift for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for tart treats. Each 1.5-ounce package comes with small heart-shaped candies in the brand’s familiar flavors, with words like “Be Mine” and “Hug Me” etched on to each one. Every box has a spot to write in who the e sweet gift is from and to whom you’d like to gift it.
Shari’s Berries Sweetly Sprinkled Gourmet Dipped Berries
Shari’s Berries Sweetly Sprinkled Gourmet Dipped Berries $59.99 Chocolate covered strawberries are a must for February 14, and these treats from Shari’s Berries are a festive choice. These particular strawberries are covered in rich milk chocolate and decorated with a red candy drizzle and coated in mixed sprinkles and mini chocolate chips. The berries are available in both full- and two-dozen packs, and are always delivered fresh by a local shop, according to the brand. “Shari’s Berries is one of my go-tos when I need to send some sweet treats,” says NBC Select editor Lindsay Schneider. “They’re really reliable and well-priced compared to some other brands, and of course taste absolutely delicious.”
Harry & David Donut Bouquet
Harry & David Donut Bouquet $59.99 Ditch the classic batch of roses and opt for this donut bouquet instead. Packaged just like fresh blooms, this bouquet comes with 10 vanilla and chocolate mini cake donuts, all of which are dipped in milk, dark or white Belgian chocolate and topped with a chocolate drizzle or mini heart candies.
Oishii Omakase Berry
Oishii The Omakase Berry $9.99 $11.99 $11.99 If your loved one is a fan of strawberries in their most simple form, these Oishii Omakase strawberries are a fit. These strawberries are grown in indoor vertical farms without the use of pesticides, which means they don’t have to be washed, according to the brand. Each case has six to eight strawberries. “On paper these are expensive, but they are some of the best strawberries I’ve ever had — they’re so worth it,” says Schneider. (The brand sent some to the NBC Select offices for staff to try.) “I’d be delighted if someone gave these to me.”
Cory Fernandez is a commerce editor at NBC Select, where he covers food, kitchen, home and cleaning-related shopping content. To select the best Valentine’s Day chocolate, candies and desserts, he considered products that he’s tried himself as well as products that other NBC Select staff members love. Additionally, the products recommended above are either highly rated or sold by brands that NBC Select has covered and recommended in the past.
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- Harry & David Breakable Chocolate Heart. Your Galentine's Day party just got a whole lot more fun thanks to this breakable chocolate heart from Harry & David.
- Haribo Sweet and Sour Hearts. The happy world of Haribo has plenty of tasty Valentine's Day candy to enjoy this year, including these heart-shaped sweet-and-sour strawberry gummies.
- Dove Assorted Chocolates Valentine's Day Heart Tin. Packed with three Dove favorites, this assorted Valentine's Day chocolate heart is undoubtedly one of the best boxes of chocolate you'll find at your local grocery store.
- Dylan's Candy Bar Valentine's Day Variety Tackle Box. Now 25% Off. Packed with eight types of Valentine's Day candy (ranging from sour watermelon gummy bears to chocolate hearts), this colorful tackle box from Dylan's Candy Bar makes an excellent gift for a party host.
- Valentine’s Day Tiny Conversation Hearts. Start a Conversation. “Conversation candy” has been around since the 1860s — originally as party favors at weddings — emblazoned with eyebrow-raising phrases like “Married in Satin, Love will not be lasting.”
- Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans (5 Lbs.) Will You ‘Bean’ Mine? Jelly beans make a great gift for soulmates, classmates, or apparently foreign dignitaries visiting the White House (Reagan was a jelly bean fiend.
- Valentine’s Smarties Love Hearts Hard Candy Roll. For Your Smarty. Smarties have been a lunchbox staple for decades.
- Haribo Red and Gold Bears. Bags of Bears. The iconic Haribo bear has been around for 100 years, and has inspired everything from toys to a collaboration with PUMA (cruelly only in kids' sizes).
Feb 9, 2023 · 8. For the charcuterie lover: Heart Shaped Chocuterie Board. The Heart Shaped Chocuterie Board from Williams Sonoma is a really unique gift that includes everything Valentine’s. Fresh roses ...
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