Christmas Chocolate Gift Baskets

Buying Christmas Chocolate Gift Baskets

During the holidays, most large shopping malls have kiosks that sell a variety of gift baskets. However, since these businesses have a limited amount of space available for their inventory, it may be hard to find Christmas chocolate gift baskets that fit your needs. For the best selection, you’ll want to check out the following Web sites:

• Chocolate.com is a one-stop shopping resource for any serious chocolate aficionado. Their extensive selection of gift baskets covers all price ranges and even includes options for people in search of sugar-free, organic, or kosher chocolate treats.
• Harry & David offers several holiday gift baskets filled with an assortment of the company’s best chocolates. If you’re planning to ship the basket directly to the recipient, the site gives the option of including your own personalized greeting card.
• Gourmet Gift Baskets offers a large assortment of food-themed gift baskets for nearly everyone on your holiday shopping list. Their Christmas chocolate gift baskets include Lake Champlain Truffles, Poppie’s Cookies, Peanut Butter Lust Bars, Colts Bolts Chocolates, Immaculate Consumption Sweet Georgia Brownie Cookies, Bayard's Chocolate Covered Pretzels, and other delicacies for anyone with a major sweet tooth.
• Design It Yourself provides a number of customization options for their chocolate-themed gift baskets. Some of the items available include Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Squares, Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bars, Lindt Lindor Assorted Truffles, Harry & David Milk Chocolate Truffles, Malto Bella Chocolate Toffee Malt Balls, Fiedling Classique Truffles, and Guylian Belgian Milk Chocolate Sea Shells. Stuffed animals, mugs, frames, and balloons can also be added to complete your gift.
• Delightful Deliveries makes it easy to order gift baskets for any occasion. Chocolate lovers can enjoy treats from around the globe, including Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares, Galler Milk Pralines, Nirvana Single Origin Sao Thome, Dolfin Neopolitans, El Rey Milk Bars, and Lindt Surfin Bittersweet Bars.
• Pacific Cookie has a selection of holiday gift baskets that includes many items for the chocolate lover in your life.
• Flowershop lets you send flowers and chocolates from the convenience of your home.

Regardless of which site you choose to order from, remember to allow plenty of time for the company to process your request. Even the largest retailers often experience delays during the Christmas shopping season. If you wait too long to buy your chocolate gift basket, you'll be empty-handed on Christmas morning.

Make Your Own Gift Basket

If you can’t find a pre-made gift that fits your needs, consider making your own personalized basket for the chocolate lover in your life. Even if you’re not accustomed to making handmade gifts, it’s easy to design your own gift basket. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Choose a pretty container. If you’re on a tight budget, check out thrift shops or your local dollar store for inexpensive yet attractive baskets.
2. Purchase an assortment of chocolate candies. You may opt to choose a theme, such as all dark chocolate or only caramel-filled chocolates if you know the recipient’s favorite candy type.
3. Purchase one or two non-food items for your basket. Try to think of something that matches the recipient’s other hobbies. For example, an avid reader might appreciate a hardcover copy of a classic novel. A frazzled new mom may prefer a bottle of scented bubble bath, while someone interested in interior decorating may enjoy a pretty crystal picture frame.
4. Arrange the items in your basket. Add shredded colored paper if you have empty spaces that need to be filled.
5. Wrap the basket in cellophane and tie a ribbon bow to the top.