Chocolate Gift Baskets for Every Occasion

Delight almost everyone on your list with chocolate gift baskets. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, the holidays or a way to say thank you, chocolate gift sets are a sweet option. There are seasonal sets with a Christmas theme and heart-shaped sets for Valentine's Day or just because. You'll also find versatile candy gifts for giving year-round.

Varieties of Chocolate Gift Baskets

There are many baskets, boxes and tins of chocolates and other sweet treats at Williams Sonoma, which makes it easy to find something they'll love. There's an entire collection of peppermint bark for the holidays if you're looking for a festive flavor. Or pick up a tin of Williams Sonoma Coffee Bark for the chocolate lover who also enjoys gourmet coffee. This multilayered chocolate bark is infused with Peet's Coffee for a mocha flavor and caffeine kick.

Buckeyes are another Williams Sonoma confection packaged in a reusable tin that's both functional and stylish. These candies resemble the Ohio-state nut, the buckeye, which is where they get the name. A chocolate coating surrounds peanut butter and crispy peanut wafers for a balanced combination of sweet and salty.

Tins of chocolate truffles are another Williams Sonoma gift idea. There are butterscotch truffles and honey truffles, among other flavors. All these candy tins can be purchased separately or in sets of two, so you can give one away and keep one for yourself.

There are chocolate gift sets from renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres, including seasonal varieties such as:

• Thanksgiving Turkey Bonbons
• Happy Hanukkah Bonbons
• Happy Holiday Bonbons
• Edible Messages Chocolates
• Champagne Truffles

Along with these and other Jacques Torres chocolate gift sets, there are selections from Knipschildt. This European chocolate brand has beautifully crafted and packaged chocolates for various occasions, along with a set of holiday bonbons.

If you want a chocolate gift set that has virtually everything a chocolate lover could ask for, there's the Williams Sonoma Holiday Chocolate Gift Crate. It weighs almost 2 lbs. and contains USA-crafted chocolates in many flavors. There are fudge bites and mini truffles, along with English toffee and a range of other assorted chocolates.

Bring Paris to your gift recipient with the 16-piece La Maison du Chocolat Chocolate Selection. This bestseller has an array of French chocolates inside an elegant box, which are shipped weekly from France to the United States to guarantee freshness. Each chocolate in the box is a different flavor, with offerings such as praline, ganache and lemon cream, to name just three.

Other Gourmet Gift Ideas

Chocolate gift baskets aren't the only option when shopping for holidays and other occasions. You'll also find hot chocolate kits and gourmet popcorn perfect for cozy movie nights. Pastel candied almonds and chocolate-covered berries dipped in chopped nuts, coconut flakes and other toppings are two more food gifts likely to delight your recipient.

There are savory charcuterie sets with meats and cheeses, along with nuts, pretzels and other snacks for the foodie who prefers salty over sweet, along with Williams-Sonoma gift cards so they can choose exactly what they want if you're not sure. Explore the food selection for plenty of gift-giving ideas and delicious treats to stash in your own pantry or leave on the coffee table for guests to enjoy.