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The Best Chocolate Advent Calendars for a Sweet Christmas

Whether you're into milk or dark chocolate, we've got you covered.

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Everyone says December is the season of giving, but true sweet tooths know that it's actually the season of chocolate. There's the festive desserts, the Christmas cookies and, of course, the bites of chocolate every day from a Christmas advent calendar. And, with December quickly approaching, the time to buy one is now!

Any type of advent calendar is a real treat, but the best chocolate advent calendars are perfect for the true chocolate fiend. We picked some unique offerings at every price range, and with every sweet tooth in mind. From white chocolate and fruity treats to decadent dark chocolate truffles, these boxes of goodness offer it all — some even throw a few pieces of candy in the mix. Other advent calendars are reusable, so you can stash it away with all the Christmas decorations and refill with your favorites, year after year. Looking for festive options to give the kids? Look no further!

Most Popular Chocolate Advent Calendars of 2023

No matter the taste in chocolate, one of these advent calendars is sure to be enjoyed.

Looking to add some non-chocolate advent calendars to your list? Good Housekeeping has inspiration for every type of advent calendar:
Advent Calendars for Kids | Wine Advent Calendars | Alcohol Advent Calendars | Advent Calendars for Men | Cheese Advent Calendars

Best Overall Chocolate Advent Calendar

Lindt Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

These wrapped chocolates look just like Christmas. Open doors to find Santas, teddy bears, their classic reindeer and other holiday icons that you can then unwrap and eat.

Best Value Chocolate Advent Calendar

Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar

Dairy Milk Advent Calendar

For Cadbury Dairy Milk fans, there's nothing better. Or, if you're fans of all things Cadbury, check out the Dairy Milk Heroes "Advent-ure" Calendar with treats like Wispas and Twirls.

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Best Gourmet Advent Calendar

Compartes Gourmet Garden Chocolate Advent Calendar

Gourmet Garden Chocolate Advent Calendar

Each decadent square in this gorgeous box practically doubles as its own work of art — and they taste beautiful too. Dive into more classic combos like banana-peanut butter or take a bite into something fruity and fun, like raspberry-rose. Each day will bring something new!

Elegant Chocolate Advent Calendar

La Maison du Chocolat Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

La Maison du Chocolat, famed French chocolatier, is gifting 24 days of chocolate in a calendar that doubles as decor. Dive in for chocolate pralines, fruit-filled truffles and more.

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Unique Chocolate Advent Calendar

Delysia Advent Calendar Collection Chocolate Truffles

Advent Calendar Collection Chocolate Truffles
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Each year, Delysia creates a unique chocolate advent calendar and 2023 is no different. Chef Nicole Patel has crafted 25 chocolate truffles to be paired with other ingredients, like coffee, tea, wine or cheese. So not only do these delicious chocolate treats shine on their own, but when matched with a drink or a snack, they create a whole new experience. A gift for your taste buds!

Best Candy Advent Calendar

M&M Candy Advent Calendar

Candy Advent Calendar

Full of fan favorites like Twix, Skittles and Milky-Way, this box will excite kids and adults alike.

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Best Advent Calendar for Peanut Butter Lovers

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures Christmas Advent Calendar

Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures Christmas Advent Calendar

Reese's has packed milk, white and dark chocolate cups into this advent calendar so you can enjoy a little treat of this crowd-favorite candy every day.

Best Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar

Williams Sonoma 12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar

12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar
Credit: Williams Sonoma

Prefer to drink your chocolate? Give this cute calendar a try. It's full of unique flavors (some of the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen's favorite hot chocolates to buy!), including some that you can't get separately.

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Best Truffle Advent Calendar

Lindt Lindor 27-pc Chocolate Advent Calender Assortment

Lindor 27-pc Chocolate Advent Calender Assortment

Fans of these decadent truffles will adore digging into this calendar, complete with 27 assorted flavors.

Best Ethically Sourced Advent Calendar

Tony's Chocolonely Countdown Calendar

Countdown Calendar

With Tony's Chocolonelys' mission to eliminate exploitation from the chocolate trade, you can feel extra good about gifting this collection of colorful treats.

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Best Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar

Harry & David Chocolate Advent Calendar Duo

Chocolate Advent Calendar Duo
Credit: Harry & David

This is a two-for-one, so you can gift one and keep one for yourself. Each door opens to reveal a Harry & David milk chocolate piece.

Best Advent Calendar for Families

Lady M Confections Festive Delights Advent Calendar

Festive Delights Advent Calendar

Each day reveals four confections plus festive ornaments so you can enjoy with the family while you trim your Christmas tree.

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Best Variety Chocolate Advent Calendar

Godiva Chocolatier Luxury 24-Piece Chocolate Advent Calendar

Luxury 24-Piece Chocolate Advent Calendar

Whether they're a white-, milk- or dark-chocolate lover, this Godiva advent calendar has them covered! Enjoy the holiday countdown with 24 days of gourmet Belgian chocolates. There are some fun flavors, like "Milk Chocolate Caramel Embrace" or "Mint Medallion," and fun shapes as well.

Best Classic Chocolate Advent Calendar

The Madelaine Chocolate Company Chocolate Advent Calendar Book

Chocolate Advent Calendar Book

Pop open each door to reveal a Santa and snowman, among other festive characters, made from deliciously decadent milk chocolate.

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Decorative Advent Calendar

Neuhaus Chocolate 25-Piece Pop-Up Advent Calendar

25-Piece Pop-Up Advent Calendar

As you open each day of this Christmas countdown calendar, you'll reveal a handmade chocolate praline and populate the Christmas market scene with fun characters and other decorations. Watch the market come to life as you munch!

Best Advent Calendar for Kids

Williams Sonoma Elf Advent Calendar

Elf Advent Calendar

The kids will delight in the surprises they find behind each door of this classic Christmas movie-inspired calendar. From mini bottles of maple syrup to tiny candy canes and milk chocolate, it's sure to keep the Christmas spirit alive.

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Best Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendar

vosges Haut-Chocolat Calendar of Advent

Haut-Chocolat Calendar of Advent

In honor of its 25th anniversary, this luxury chocolate maker is pulling out all the stops in its countdown to Christmas. With unique flavors like lemon verbena, matcha-mint and gingerbread toffee, plus an extra column of sweets to crack into on Christmas Day, this hand-made box is perfect for the fanciest chocolate fiends. Yes, it lights up at the touch of a button and even plays music!

Cute Reusable Advent Calendar

Ghirardelli Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

This cute calendar is extra customizable, so you can fill with your favorite treats — perfect for even the pickiest chocolate lovers!

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Best Advent Calendar for Candy Cane Fans

Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar

Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar
Credit: Willams Sonoma

The holidays wouldn't be the same without peppermint bark. Each candy is shaped as a snowman, toy soldier, Christmas tree and other festive shapes.

Best Personalized, Reusable Chocolate Advent Calendar

AlicelikesTea Personalized Advent Calendar

Personalized Advent Calendar

You have to supply your own chocolates for this hand-made advent calendar, but you can re-fill it year after year. Choose from a Santa, a reindeer, a Christmas tree or a unicorn shape, then personalize it with an initial.

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Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky. 

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