24 unique chocolate gifts that go beyond the traditional box of sweets, from mail-order chocolate croissants to a cocoa body scrub

You Are Sunshine Chocolate Care Package, available at Seattle Chocolate, $40

With truffle flavors like "pink bubbly" and packaging illustrated by independent artists, the Seattle Chocolate sunshine collection is bright and unique. Plus, the brand donates 10% of its net profits to Girls Inc.

"Everything Chocolate" by America's Test Kitchen, available at Amazon, $24

America's Test Kitchen thoroughly tests all its recipes, so you can be sure that the 200 chocolate recipes in this book are foolproof and impossible to resist. Any chocolate lover turned baker will tear through this book along with several pounds of cocoa. 

If other chefs in your life need a gift, we rounded up all our favorite cookbooks for gifting. 

Hot Cocoa and Peppermint Amber Soy Candle, available at Etsy, $20

This peppermint hot cocoa candle will fill their home with scents of fresh mint and rich chocolate. 

Theo Chocolate Organic Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Variety 6 Pack, available at Amazon, $24

A pack of chocolates from Seattle-based Theo Chocolate will delight them with sweet and salty flavors. 

Ceci-Cela Patisserie Pain au Chocolat pack of 8, available at Goldbelly, $49

A pack of these gooey chocolate croissants will transport your giftee to the cobblestone streets of Paris. The pack of eight pastries comes freshly baked and ready to eat. 

Brownie Bar Mini Palette, available at Beauty Bakerie, $18

The Brownie Bar Mini Palette comes in three shades that will remind them of a delectable chocolate dessert. 

Milk Chocolate Monopoly, available at Amazon, $11.98

If they love board games and chocolate, then they will get a kick out of this milk chocolate version of Monopoly. 

The Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club, available at monthlyclubs.com, $45 per month

Our top pick for best chocolate subscription, The Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club will deliver a curated selection of chocolates to be shipped to their door every four weeks. 

Posh Chocolate Body Wash, available at Lush, from $13

The Nutella lovers out there can now scrub down with the Posh Chocolate Body Wash from Lush. The base of this scrub is hazelnut milk and cocoa powder (but don't eat it). 

Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, available at Drizly, from $20

Gift them a bottle of one of Godiva's signature chocolate liqueurs. There are options for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate bottles.

Chocolate Video Game Controller, available at Etsy, $17

Guaranteed to put a smile on their face, this video game controller-shaped chocolate will make a surprising and fun gift.

Wine Pairing Chocolate Bars, available at Williams Sonoma, $20

There is no better combination than wine and chocolate. The chocolate bars are paired for specific wines including Chardonnay and Merlot.

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar 1 lb., available at Amazon, $13

Surprise your giftee with a giant Hershey's chocolate bar that weighs an entire pound. 

Tea-pairing Chocolates, available at David's Tea, $30

The Tea-paring Chocolate gift box from David's Tea is an excellent gift for tea and chocolate-lovers alike. 

Read our guide to the best gifts for tea lovers for more inspiration.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Painting, available at Etsy, from $20

A print of a chocolate chip cookie is a great gift alternative to a box of chocolates. This print looks good enough to eat and will look great in their home.

Make Your Own Chocolate Truffles Kit, available at Uncommon Goods, $38

An interactive gift where they can make three dozen chocolate truffles in the comfort of their home. 

Read our full guide to the best experience gifts.

La Parisienne Drinking Chocolate, available at Vosges Haut-Chocolat, $18

Drinking chocolate is like hot chocolate but much richer and sweeter. Our favorite chocolatier for gifting, Vosges Haut-Chocolat will not disappoint. 

Read our full guide to the best chocolates. 

Box of chocolate soaps, available at Uncommon Goods, $30

These luxe soaps are filled with natural, hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter. Each one is infused with cocoa powder and oils made to smell like delicious chocolate bars. 

Nostalgia FPS200 6-Cup Stainless Steel Fondue Pot, available at Amazon, $30

Chocolate fountains are great, but they tend to make a mess, are hard to clean, and can't be used with cheese for traditional fondue. So give the melted chocolate aficionado a trusty (and affordable) classic fondue pot and you're giving the gift of chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate dipped marshmallows, and more.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa Beverage Miz, available at Amazon, $22.63

Few companies know their way around chocolate like Ghirardelli. If you want to give the gift of perfect cups of hot chocolate, give them a can of Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa Gourmet Powder. Mixed into warmed milk, it makes a heavenly beverage, but this sweet stuff can also be used in baking or to decorate confections.

Crazy Cups Coffee Chocolate Lovers Variety Pack, available at Amazon, $14.87

Crazy Cups Coffee Chocolate Lovers Cups work with most single-serve coffee makers (Keurig, e.g.) and come in flavors ranging from Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup to Peppermint Chocolate Mocha. Get your cocoa-and-coffee-loving buddy a mixed pack and they can try them all.

Chocolate B'Day Truffle Dozen Box, available at Milk Bar, $29

Milk Bar's unique, sugary treats make a great gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. These truffles are made of fudgy chocolate cake with extra chocolate chips and crunchy rainbow sprinkles inside. Each bite is seriously indulgent, perfect for a nightcap after a long day. 

"Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: America's Craft Chocolate Revolution," available at Amazon, $15.80

The true chocolate aficionado can appreciate not just the taste of the sweet eat but also its rich history and its place in culture. "Bean-to-Bar Chocolate" is jam-packed with information about all things chocolate. Along with the gripping text, the book is filled with lavish images.

Stash Tea Decaf Chocolate Hazelnut Black Tea, available at Amazon, $18.33

This decaffeinated tea is flavored with natural cocoa, hazelnut, and vanilla extracts, and makes a delightful hot beverage with just a few minutes of steeping. When served over ice, it's an invigorating drink that will pep you up sans sugar or caffeine.