You have gifts to buy, travel plans to make, and the office holiday party your boss put on your calendar. How do you reclaim a second, even half of a second, for yourself? We suggest starting with an Advent calendar.
Specifically a chocolate Advent calendar. But forget about the flimsy ones you might’ve had as a kid with the same mediocre chocolate behind every flap; we’re talking luxurious chocolate truffles and beautifully designed calendars here. Think colorful, handcrafted chocolates filled with the most delicious ganache and boxes so beautiful you might even want to keep them long after the holidays are over.
We do also have a few inexpensive options you can easily order from Amazon, in case you aren’t looking for anything too fancy. Whether it’s for you, your kids, or another special someone in your life, these chocolate Advent calendars won’t just make their day once—they’ll do it 24 days in a row. Of all the chocolate Advent calendars we tested, Dandelion’s was the one that truly blew us away with its craft and beauty.
Packaged in a round blue box with gorgeous silver holiday-themed designs are 25 small round containers that double as tree ornaments. I don’t even have a tree to put these on, but I kept a few ornaments anyway just because they’re so beautiful. And what’s inside each box is the best part—the chocolates.
Dandelion partnered with 24 chocolatiers from across North America and Japan to create the most beautiful, intricately designed, and—most importantly—delicious chocolate confections. To make the experience even more special, it comes with an illustrated storybook with tales from Nordic mythology and folklore, and you get access to daily videos in which Thomas DuBois, an expert in Nordic astral lore, shares the mythology behind each day’s tale. Shipping: Available for preorder now, ships in November.
Another chocolate calendar that combines gorgeous illustrations with scrumptious chocolate truffles is the new Enchanted Castle Advent calendar from Compartés. You may already be familiar with Compartés for its famous chocolate bars, so it’s no surprise that the brand’s chocolate truffles are equally as delicious. With flavors like Buttered Croissant, Pistachio Marzipan, and Lemon Olive Oil Cake, each door holds a wonderfully sweet surprise.
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