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    Valentine's Day Chocolate Gift Guide

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    Sugar and Plumm
    Small Assorted Chocolate Box If handcrafted gourmet chocolates are your sweetheart's sweet of choice, look no further than the Small Assorted ... more 
    Photo by: the brand and Epicurious.com
    Sugar and Plumm
    Small Assorted Chocolate Box If handcrafted gourmet chocolates are your sweetheart's sweet of choice, look no further than the Small Assorted Chocolate Box from Sugar and Plumm. This brightly packaged petite collection features nine artisanal confections made with chocolate from Ghana, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. While the milk chocolate hazelnut Rocher and dark chocolate ginger bonbons were a hit with our taste-testers, the creamy coconut-filled variety, draped in a delicate layer of milk chocolate, won our vote for the best of the bunch. (Sugar and Plumm, $12) less 
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    Treat your Valentine to a sweet surprise with the most crave-worthy candies, biscotti, truffles, and more chocolate favorites


    by Kelly Senyei, Epicurious



    Whether you're in a romantic relationship or looking for love, the fastest way to win your Valentine's heart is to give the gift of chocolate. Homemade truffles are a swoon-inducing sweet, but if a store-bought shortcut is in order, there are plenty of stylish and delicious choices. Here's our pick of six can't-miss chocolate gifts, including classic bonbons, chocolate-dipped biscotti, and even a cocoa-infused liquor for the perfect after-dinner drink.




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