Chocolate Gift Basket Ideas

Include various differnet types of chocoltate in your basket.

Gift baskets are a way to gives lots of little gifts in one big package. These baskets are often themed, so if you have a chocolate lover in your life, make her a chocolate gift basket. Many things are made from chocolate so you can come up with a creative and delicious combination to give her. Chocolate is also very readily available, so you won't have to look far for your items.

Fruit and Chocolate Basket

Chocolate-dipped strawberries and other fruits are delicious and not too difficult to make. Gather some of these pre-dipped fruits and put them in a decorative box somewhere in the basket where they won't get smashed. Include in the basket some chocolate for melting and an array of fresh fruits as well. Some of these fruits include any type of berry, apples and oranges. Attach a card that explains how to melt the chocolate and dip the fruits.

Fudge Basket

Chocolate fudge is a rich dessert favorite that would make a great gift. You can get tins of various sizes and put a different flavor of fudge in each tin. White and milk chocolate are musts, but if you know any of his other favorite flavors, include them as well. Arrange all of these tins in a basket.

S'mores-Themed Basket

S'mores is a delicious treat for both children and adults. Make a basket that includes all the ingredients to make S'mores, along with some chocolate-covered marshmallows to snack on. Ingredients include a bag of marshmallows, a few bars of chocolate and a box of graham crackers. You can even add special toppers, such as sprinkles, to the gift basket.

Chocolate Bars Basket

For the chocolate bar lover, fill a gift basket with an assortment of popular chocolate bars, as well as some lesser-known gourmet bars. Many companies offer organic, sugar-free or other specialty chocolate bars, so cater the gift basket to your recipient's tastes and health restrictions.

Hot Chocolate Basket

Hot chocolate is fairly easy to make if you have all the ingredients. Put together a basket that includes various hot chocolate mixes, along with extras like candy canes and cinnamon. You can buy these mixes at the store, or you can make them yourself and put all the ingredients together in mason jars.

References

• Homemade Gift Basket Ideas: Homemade Chocolate Gift Baskets
• Martha Stewart: Hostess Gift Ideas