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1. Wei of ChocolateVarious locations
602-577-2338
weiofchocolate.com
These enlightened chocolateirs infuse organic, Fair Trade chocolate with herbs, spices and Lotus Wei flower essences. The “Sensual Love” line comes in pretty packaging, and don’t miss the body wash or hot chocolate. Yum. ($5-$20)
2. Cerreta Candy Company5345 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale
623-930-9000
cerreta.com
The sweet tooths over at Glendale’s famous chocolate factory have been supplying quality Valentine’s Day gifts for 40 years. You can’t go wrong with a gift basket full of Cerreta’s favorite things, such as creamy truffles and crunchy caramel popcorn. (prices vary)
3. Leonidas Chocolate & CaféSan Tan Village, Gilbert
480-899-0281
leonidasaz.com
Leonidas, the Valley’s newest tony candy shop, puts a pretty bow on fresh Belgian chocolates. Choose from an assortment of jewelry boxes, velvet hearts and gold ballotins to hold sweets for your sweet. It’s worth the drive to Gilbert – just try not to devour your gift on the way home. ($10.50-$32)
4. Chocolate Heaven7119 E. Mercer Lane, Scottsdale
480-483-2926
bobbieschocolateheaven.com
Everything here is hand-dipped in milk, dark or white chocolate, and made without preservatives. Express your love with an edible chocolate heart box full of treats. ($30)
5. Chatham’s Fine Chocolates114 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
602-277-5889
chathamsfinechocolates.com
You’ll appreciate the sheer variety here. Ponder the fresh mint-infused ganache with a splash of dark Jamaican rum, encased in a blended bittersweet/milk heart. ($1.75-$2.50 apiece)