pumpkin trufflesWe sample dozens of chocolate truffles a week (lucky us!), but these from Knipschildt Chocolatier really got our attention. White chocolate pumpkin ganache with a hint of nutmeg is enrobed in rich, dark chocolate and topped with atoasted pumpkin seed.Twenty pcs., 7.2 oz total #372010 | $36vbeer and pretzel caramels by roni-sue'sWe love this sophisticated twist on the classic salty caramel. For these delightful bites, two Brooklyn Brewery beers-Black Chocolate Stout and India Pale Ale-are reduced, blended with buttery caramel and crunchy chunks of salty, handmade Martin's pretzels, then hand dipped in Callebaut dark chocolate. Outstanding!Six pcs., 2.8 oz total | #383004 | $16vpumpkin seed toffee with alderwood-smoked saltEnjoy something truly extraordinary with these unique toffee bites from the artisans at Valerie Confections. Delicate, crisp, buttery toffee is blended with pumpkin seeds, hand-dipped in bittersweet chocolate, and finished with a colorful sprinkling of sweet paprika and a pinch of alderwood-smoked salt.Twelve pcs., 6.7 oz total | #371820 | $40vcaramel apples Our tart and juicy Granny Smith apples have been treated to all sorts of scrumptious toppings. Milk and Dark Chocolate Apples are dipped in caramel and either milk- or dark-Belgian chocolate before being drizzled with white chocolate. Crispy & Crunchy Apples are dipped in caramel and Belgian milk chocolate, then rolled in either crushed toffee or hazelnuts. Milk & Dark Chocolate Caramel Apples Set of four | #371198 | $48* Crispy & Crunchy Caramel ApplesSet of four | #371796 | $48* 22 don't forget dean & deluca gift cards

chocolate bars by theoWe discovered these organic, fair-trade certified, and wholly unique chocolate bars at Theo Chocolate, an artisan chocolate factory in Seattle. We've gathered four of their most unusual flavors into a collection that contains one each of: Bread & Chocolate, an innovative twist on traditional pain au chocolat made with 70% dark chocolate blended with buttery bread crumbs; Coconut Curry, a 45% milk chocolate bar with toasted coconut and curry spices; Hazelnut Crunch, 45% milk chocolate blended with hazelnut brittle; and Fig, Fennel & Almond, 70% dark chocolate with crunchy almonds, chewy figs and a pinch of fennel.Set of four, 8 oz total | #371888 | $15vorchard chocolate collection ONLY AT DEAN & DELUCA. This celebration of the autumn harvest is the delicious brainchild of Chocolat Moderne's Joan Coukos. Twelve heart-shaped chocolates are delicately hand-painted and filled with the flavors of orchard fruits, including red apple-almond marzipan, green apple caramel and Poire William pear caramel. Twelve pcs., 6 oz total | #371779 | $38vcookie collection by valerieONLY AT DEAN & DELUCA. One of our favorite chocolatiers has turned her considerable talents to creating an exclusive cookie collection just for us. Thin and buttery, each cookie has a crispy exterior, a chewy interior, and a unique twist that sets them apart. Durango Cookies are made with milk chocolate chips, roasted almonds, cocoa nibs, and a dusting of hickory-smoked salt. Ginger Snaps are a blend of molasses, brown sugar and crystallized ginger. Macadamia White Chocolate Cookies are infused with Matcha green tea. Traditional Oatmeal Cookies are studded with Calfornia-grown golden raisins.Twenty-four pcs., 2.3 lbs total | #402386 | $60*vRequires Second Day Delivery *Requires Next Day Delivery when "plain old, same old" simply won't do, these elegant confections with their unique flavor combinations are guaranteed to satisfy even the most sophisticated palates.treatsophisticationdeandeluca.com | 800.221.7714 23