January 24, 2026

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You can do better than a box of chocolates hastily grabbed from the drugstore checkout line. Our favorite all-around box is nothing short of sophisticated — with perfectly executed flavors and an eye-popping array of shapes and textures.

But if you (or your Valentine, perhaps?) prefer something a little more adventurous, our other favorites include a two-tiered French set, juicy vegan ganaches, and an elegant bundle of toffees and caramels.

Plus, hand-painted bonbons that look like a work of art→

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