Local Chocolates to Include in Your Easter Basket

Thanks to Seattle’s many premium chocolatiers, April showers bring not just May flowers, but baskets full of melt-in-your-mouth ambrosia that’s a far cry from the waxy, too-sweet treats of childhood. Whether you believe in the Easter bunny or not—don’t miss these seasonal offerings, perfect for gifts, scavenger hunts or a simple indulgence on a rainy spring day.

THEO CHOCOLATE
Two special Easter bars: dark chocolate and coconut, and milk chocolate with almonds and salt. Available beginning February 24 through Easter.  3400 Phinney Ave. N 206.632.5100 theochocolate.com

SEATTLE CHOCOLATES
Dark, milk and white chocolate bunnies made from all-natural European chocolate, and a spring truffle collection that includes double-distilled mint, Turkish ground and decaf espresso, and strawberry crème flavors. Available through Easter. Available at multiple locations, including Metropolitan Market and Whole Foods stores 877.427.7915 seattlechocolates.com


BOEHMS CANDIES
Real dyed eggshells filled with hazelnut ganache, along with classic Easter bunnies and chocolate eggs. Available through April 4.  255 NE Gilman Blvd., Issaquah 425.392.6652 boehmscandies.com

OH! CHOCOLATE
New spring flavors include a Neapolitan truffle, the Mirabella caramel (honey-orange caramel with candied orange peel) and pastel French creams (with flavors like key lime, strawberry, lemon and orange). Available through April.Multiple locations, including Madison Park, 3131 E Madison St., Suite 100 206.329.8777 ohchocolate.com

FRAN’S CHOCOLATES
A line of single-origin (cacao from one region instead of a blend) chocolate bunnies; brightly wrapped eggs
in various flavors (organic peanut butter, hazelnut crunch and coconut); and three Easter baskets with a selection of chocolate eggs, bunnies and other candies. Available through Easter. Multiple locations, including downtown, 1325 First Ave. 206.682.0168 franschocolates.com