25 Irresistibly Delicious Chocolate Bars and Truffles, According to Editors (2024)

We know that any chocolate bar — even those from the convenience aisle at your local pharmacy or gas station — is delicious in a pinch. But is there any better than indulging in the sugary-sweet goodness of a chocolate that is more of an experience than a quick fix? No matter if you prefer to go all-out with a chocolate-covered caramel, or skip the dairy altogether by picking up a coconut-infused nutty treat, there's a luxe chocolate bar out there that you'll be unable to resist. We've rounded up the very best chocolates that you can buy, whether it's for yourself as a special treat, or as a tasty gift for a fellow choco-maniac.

The finest chocolate is so much more than truffles these days: There are chocolate surprises for every tastebud and occasion, and even those with special dietary needs will find options on this list. We've rounded up the best options for vegans, low-sugar options for diabetics, and diet friendly picks (those who are going Paleo, listen up). And we've curated our list to prioritize chocolatiers that source fair trade, ethically grown chocolate from around the world.

Experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Test Kitchen weighed in to showcase the best milk, dark, and white chocolate treats, available in truffles, bars, and meltaways in all shapes and sizes. These velvety smooth chocolates have been tasted and enjoyed by our experts, and we're including our notes on the best option for any chocolate lover. You're bound to find the perfect option to cure your next 3 p.m. slump or add to the holiday gift basket. You'll never settle for another chalky, overly sugary bar again!

If any chocolate can be deemed "healthy" in the candy aisle, it's Alter Eco's line of organically produced bars and truffles. Free of artificial flavors and preservatives, these chocolate bars are often low in sugar while offering flavors like Salted Caramel or Brown Butter. Plus, dark chocolate lovers can score bars like this one and others, up to 90% pure cocoa.

Compartés has been making gourmet, game-changing chocolate bars for many years, but they recently became an Internet sensation after introducing their avocado toast chocolate bar(yes, really!). You can shop 60 other amazingly unique flavors right here.

We love a brand with a mission, and this one just happens to also make an eye-poppingly delicious choco bar, too. Taking aim at slave labor in chocolate harvesting, as well as other social justice issues in the industry, Tony's informs each chocolate lover about these issues by printing information directly onto their wrappers.

If you like chocolate a little more sweet, this white chocolate bar harnesses savorynotes from toasted brown butter, and is reminiscent of a classic dulce de leche dessert.

Along with your sugar fix, get an added dose of energy with these bite-size bars, complete withcaffeine equivalent to 1/2 cup of coffee. The best part?No bitteraftertaste.

BeyondGood always works to source single-origin chocolate, like this batch from Uganda — but it also strives to make unique flavors that are so different from one another. This variety pack comes loaded with citrus-y orange chocolate, savory crispy rice bars, and salty-and-sweet salted caramel varieties.

You'll love this pairing of pure dark chocolate with black mission figs sourced from California, all rolled into one sensual chocolate bar. This gourmet bar is unlike anything other flavor pairing that chocolate lovers have seen yet (there are actual fig bits to bite into!).

The brand uses traditional Mexican stone mills tocreate stone ground chocolate.Flavors in this pack include:Cacao Puro, Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, Coffee, Guajillo Chili, 85% Super Dark, Salted Almond, and Vanilla.

It's a must-grab for anyTJ's shopper, as these individually-wrapped peanut butter cups will kick any afternoon slump to the curb. Plus, there are smaller individual-sized packets up by check out (if you want to take a few for your work snack drawer!).

This luxe retailer has been known for their opulent chocolate assortments (and dazzling storefronts in cities!) for more than 20 years. Each chocolate is made by hand by one of their artisans, making these assortment boxes a great gift for any true chocolate lover.

Some of the most flavorful chocolates you'll find in any speciality store, La Maison duChocolat's product is just as much about presentation as it is about quality and taste.Their signature filled chocolates are smooth and creamy, with high-quality cremés and jellies that feel just as luxurious.

"With a little bit of spice from cayenne, and warmth from cinnamon, this bar is so special — unlike anything I’ve had before," Miller tells us. If you're in for a unique bite with a kick, this vibrant bar is just for you.

With a bit of a crunch and a whole lot of smooth flavor notes, this peppermint bark is one of Williams Sonoma's signature offerings during the holidays. It definitely melts in your mouth, and with its signature tin, it makes for a good mailed gift!

This craft chocolatier has outperformed atthe annualGood Food Awards since it was founded in 2006.The PB&J spinfrom the Missouri-based chocolatier blends peanut butter and dark chocolate for a fun spin on a unique chocolate bar.

Pinkchocolate?!Yes, really! Ruby chocolate is quite similar in taste to all the other chocolate you've had in the past, but this newcomer is processed specially to earn its vibrant hue. It's neither too bitter nor too sweet; a mild option for adventurous eaters!

It's a salted chocolate with a twist, as it's free of gluten and soy, vegan-friendly, and Paleo-friendly, too. Wei of Chocolateuses coconut sugar rather than pure cane sugar here, which adds a bit of a unique flavor for those with a refined palate (plus, it helps this be a better-for-you treat!).

Known for being a leader in "no"chocolate — we're talking no dairy, refined sugar, cane sugar, and so on — Hu makes a variety of flavored and classicchocolate bars that pass the vegan, paleo, and gluten-free test.

Just when you thought you'd tried it all,Vosges Haut Chocolat entered the picture with this16-piece set of exotic truffles inspired by a variety of rare flowers from around the world.

If you love to bake, some of the best chocolate to use in our go-to cakes, pies, and breads comes from Guittard. Even non-bakers will love the brand's curated chocolate bars, including a new semisweet bar that makes use of floral aromatics for a complex flavor.