It’s officially candy season. Halloween displays have popped up around us, luring us in with milk chocolate wonders like Snickers, Milky Way, Twix and Baby Ruth. This year, let the kids have those, and elevate your chocolate treats with the help of these local confectionery wizards.
Hoffman’s Chocolates
The local darling has several locations throughout South Florida, including inside the Shops at Town Center. Famous for its chocolate-covered pretzels, it also carries plenty of other chocolate-dipped items, including Oreos and graham crackers. For an extra special treat, opt for its gourmet truffle box.
5250 Town Center Cir., Boca Raton; 561/750-0021; hoffmans.com
Mindy’s Munchies
What started as a hobby has transformed into a growing, woman-owned small business with two retail locations and an online shop. You’ll find chocolates and decadent fudge here, but Mindy also curates celebration boxes, platters and baskets for endless sharing.
8182 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 561/826-7208; mindysmunchies.com
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Originally from Jacksonville, this chocolate shop now has stores around the state, including Palm Beach. Its original creation, the milk chocolate popcorn, now shares the glass vitrines with handmade chocolates, gourmet sea salt caramel squares, English toffee and hand-dipped chocolate pretzels.
298 S. County Road, Palm Beach; 561/557-8286; peterbrooke.com
5150 Chocolate Co.
Step inside a chocolate factory rivaling Willy Wonka’s, no golden ticket required. At this Delray Beach confectionery, you can take a peek behind the curtain, learn how chocolate is made, and even taste a few bites. The tour is offered on Saturdays, and if you just want to get your chocolate fix, the store carries all its house-made cacao treats.
1010 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach; 561/562-5731; 5150chocolate.com
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