Personal experience: Like most people, I have a chocolate advent calendar every year, so I've tried and loved several of the products in the list. gelatine, anti-caking agent: maize starch; colours: curcumin, carmine, beetroot extract; flavourings, What: We’ve included quite a few Hotel Chocolat advent calendars in our round-up this year, but then that is what these guys do best. Deep and smooth, with rich cacao notes, this 70% advent calendar contains 24 dark chocolate reindeer, snowmen, penguins and enchanted spruces.

Traditionally, Advent calendars were 24 pieces. As they have gained popularity, they have morphed to a number of days leading up to the winter holidays. If you want a traditional model, be sure to look for 24 days of chocolate. If you are open to something less traditional, there are options that come in different increments. If you plan to share with the family, you may want to opt for a shareable model that has more than 24 pieces. The Godiva Chocolatier Holiday Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar is our top choice because of its wide selection of treats and premium Belgian chocolate created by artisans in small batches. For a budget option that won't disappoint, we recommend the Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar... What to Look for in an Advent Calendar Number of PiecesWhat: One of the best known Belgian chocolatiers around, Godiva’s Christmas chocolates make lovely presents. Some extra design work has gone into this premium calendar, which unfolds like a book, unveiling 24 Godiva chocolates. What: This child-friendly treat-filled calendar gives you change from a tenner while also making sure you get a proper chocolate hit. Hiding behind each door is a sweet little milk chocolate shape which will keep you guessing day to day, and you can get the Christmas Eve choc personalised with a name on it. If you've got a big brood, Thorntons often does special offers on multiple calendars, so make sure to keep an eye out in the run up to Christmas. What: A typically beautiful advent box from Brussels-based chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. Inside you’ll find the full spectrum of Marcolini creations all individually wrapped like presents, from pralines and caramels to luxurious truffles.

Super-creamy and tooth-achingly sweet, white chocolate is, quite frankly, delicious. Dentists might not recommend it every day, but we do, which is why we’ve selected some of the best white chocolate calendars available this year for your consideration. Hotel ChocolatWhite Chocolate Advent Calendar Lip Balm Fruit - 30gChocolate Cream Liqueur (Contains MILK, SOYA) - 50 ml e / 15% vol Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur - 50ml e / 24.4 % volCocoa Gin - 50ml / 40% vol What:Made with oat milk and 100% Colombian chocolate, H!P's advent calendar is vegan-friendly, and it's plastic free so entirely recyclable when you get to Christmas Day! Plus, the calendar mixes things up with four different chocolate flavours - plain, salted caramel, gingerbread and white chocolate - so you're not getting the same old same old every day. Milk Chocolate Blends - The milk chocolate advent calendar contains blends that are slightly sweater. The milk chocolate highlights and complements the delightful added flavors.Not that long ago, there would have been no point drawing up a guide to the best chocolate advent calendars, since that was the only kind. But these days there are beauty advent calendars, beer and wine advent calendars, book, toy and candle advent calendars and food advent calendars of every kind imaginable, from cheese to marshmallows. It’s almost too much choice. What if next door are opening a far better advent calendar than you? What: We love Chococo’s advent calendars and selection boxes - to get 25 unique, individually handcrafted chocolates for this money is impressive, and Chococo recently scooped a Gold Great Taste Award in 2023. There’s also an excellent vegan calendar too. What: This little choclate factory in Wales makes all their bougie chocolates by hand, and at a very reasonable price too. These advent chocs with a difference include flavours likeraspberry cream in dark chocolate, spiced milk praline, christmas pudding, and lemon sherbet in white chocolate.'Nadolig Llawen' (merry Christmas) indeed!