Best gifts to satisfy any sweet tooth

Nov 06, 2012 8:30 AM by Patricia Conte

Posted in Holidays & Seasons

How Sweet It Is

If you know someone with an insatiable sweet tooth, these gift ideas for the sweets lover are sure to please this holiday season.

We all know someone with a sweet tooth. If you want to make a big impact in the gift-giving department for the sweets lover in your life, these ideas are sure to please!

Vosges Haut Chocolat Petits Chocolats Gift Set

The limited edition Petits Chocolats Gift Set set provides a gourmet taste of several chocolate wonders from Vosges Haut Chocolat. Liquid caramel awaits inside the wonderful chocolate shells of each bite-sized piece. Two of the four flavors in the set include Black Salt Caramel, made with black Hawaiian sea salt, burnt sugar caramel and 70 percent cacao dark chocolate and Smoke & Stout Caramel made with Rogue Ale’s Chocolate Stout Beer, Alderwood smoked salt, burnt sugar caramel and 70 percent cacao dark chocolate. Quite an indulgent gift! (Vosges Haut, $20)

Vosges Haut Chocolat Petits Chocolats Gift Set

Francois Payard 25 piece Holiday Chocolate Collection, Francois Payard Bakeries locations or payard.com, $52

Francois Payard 25 piece Holiday Chocolate Collection

Internationally acclaimed chef Francois Payard has dedicated his life to the art of French pastry. And for that we say, “merci!” The gift of Payard’s 25-piece Holiday Chocolate Collection of uniquely distinctive decadences is a luxurious one. Made with the finest ingredients, try the Holiday Chocolate Collection with unique flavors like Orange Mandarin, Caramel Pecan and Gingerbread. Each chocolate is handmade and embellished with a beautiful design. (Francois Payard Bakeries locations, $52)

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Jeni’s Scoop Shops or jenis.com, $12

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

If you don’t live near a Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams storefront, never fear. You can order pints of ice cream (and other goodies) to be delivered via UPS — thank you, dry ice! Queen City Cayenne has been described as, “It’s hot! It’s cold!” Made with velvety rich milk chocolate and enough cayenne to provide a tingly finish, you can’t go wrong with this combo. Maybe Wildberry Lavender would be more pleasing to your loved one’s palette. Not only is the color a beautiful shade of purple, but this goodie is made with brambly berry flavors, citrus zest, exotic spices and lavender essential oil. (Jeni’s Scoop Shops, $12)

Harry and David Holiday Moose Munch Popcorn Gift Tin Classic, harryanddavid.com, $39.95

Harry and David Holiday Moose Munch Popcorn Gift Tin Classic

A little something just about everyone will love to crunch! For the Harry and David Holiday Moose Munch Popcorn Gift Tin Classic, rich and creamy caramel and top-quality chocolate is used to cover its gourmet popcorn. This gift tin is ideas for indulging in a sampling of fantastic treats: Milk Chocolate Moose Munch Popcorn, Milk Chocolate Moose Munch Popcorn, S’mores Moose Munch Popcorn and Caramel Moose Munch. There is something for everyone to delight in! (Harry & David, $40)

Rosa Regale & Godiva, redenvelope.com, $49.99

Rosa Regale & Godiva

The gift of Rosa Regale & Godiva is a sure start to a sweet evening! If you can’t decide between a sweet drink or a sweet treat, your gift-giving problems are solved. A bottle of Rosa Regale Branchetto, a festive and slightly sweet red sparkler, pairs perfectly with the Godiva Chocoiste Dark Chocolate Fruit and Almonds in this gift set. (RedEnvelope, $50)