Author: Chocolate Covered Weekly

With 75 years of experience, Compartes truly knows how to make delicious chocolates, including best-sellers like the Donuts and Coffee Chocolate Bar, 10-Piece Signature Truffle Gift Box, and Potato Chip Crisp Chocolate Bar. The brand has a bunch of unique, best-selling flavor combos — and one of its latest additions is the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Cups. These chocolate cups might be a new item from Compartes, but they’re already a hit. And it makes sense: dark or milk chocolate shells stuffed with a creamy pistachio filling and crispy phyllo strips? Dubai chocolate fans won’t want to share the box. Each box has 10 cups for $44.95, and you can choose whether you want your box to come with all milk chocolate or all dark chocolate cups. It’s a delicious gourmet gift you can buy just for yourself or a fellow Dubai chocolate devotee. The chocolate shell has a little snap to it. The pistachio filling is creamy and nutty with a teeny bit of saltiness. And the kadayif is lightly crispy, sort of like the crunch you get from those Pepperidge Farm Pirouette Cookies. Altogether, it makes for a super satisfying bite.

If you’re on team MCC (mint chocolate chip), then you’re going to love M&M’s newest launch. The candy brand just dropped a Mint Crunchy Cookie flavor that’s exclusive to Walmart. M&M’S new Mint Crunchy Cookie flavor will be available exclusively at Walmart (both in stores and online) starting in September 2026. The brand says that the flavor is “a refreshing twist on a baked goods-inspired treat that brings a satisfying crunch to the lineup.” They may have been alluding to the flavors of a classic Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie. They also said that it is inspired by the highly successful launch of the M&M’S Crunchy Cookie back in 2022. The new M&M’s flavor features a crunchy cookie center that’s wrapped in a refreshing mint and milk chocolate coating. While the new flavor is hitting Walmart shelves in September, it is a limited-time release. So make sure to grab a bag while you can!

In the U.K., milk chocolate largely means one thing: Cadbury. But in the U.S., the brand has a different identity entirely. For many of us, Cadbury means Easter. Between the classic Creme Eggs, Mini Eggs, and even the iconic Cadbury Bunny, the brand has carved out a special place on springtime shelves—and in our minds as an Easter staple. But now, Cadbury is giving Americans a pretty compelling reason to seek out the brand year-round. And it’s doing so by teaming up with another European sweets icon. Not Ferrero Rocher, Ritter, or Lindt. In fact, it’s not another chocolatier at all. It’s a cookie brand you probably know very well: Biscoff. The dream-team pairing has delivered two seriously indulgent creations to shelves—and after many months of waiting, now Americans can finally get a taste. Both of the coveted Cadbury-Biscoff bars have officially landed at World Market in the U.S., and while they bring together the same two beloved brands, the bars are surprisingly different. Now, thanks to international-goods retailer World Market, the Cadbury Biscoff bars have officially made it stateside, joining the retailer’s ever-tempting lineup of international snacks and sweets. You can find the bars at World Market now, with availability online and at select stores.

Food Republic reviewer sampled and ranked 14 store-bought dark chocolate bars. The best option? Tony’s Chocolonely 70% Dark Chocolate. The FR writer lauded the bar’s balance of sugar and bitter flavors, all while maintaining a delicate creamy texture. The positive sentiment is echoed online. “I’ve had 70% dark chocolate that is more bitter than this,” states a YouTube reviewer, noting the sweet flavor makes for an accessible option. “Best chocolate that’s readily available right now,” adds a Reddit reviewer regarding the brand. Customers use the bar for both enjoying standalone as well as in baking applications — the company conveniently sells large six-ounce bars for bulk usage. Widely sold at retailers like Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, and Amazon, Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate 70% makes for a deliciously dependable dark chocolate purchase.

Consumer Reports tested 11 chocolate ice cream brands, revealing top favorites like Häagen-Dazs and budget-friendly gems from Aldi and BJ’s. In Consumer Reports blind taste test, big-name brands Breyers and Häagen-Dazs earned top marks for taste. But Consumer Reports nutritionist Amy Keating says shoppers can also save money with store brands—though the results varied. Some supermarket options were only average, but others delivered strong flavor at a fraction of the price. Wellsley Farms Premium Chocolate Ice Cream from BJ’s Wholesale Club stood out for its deep, dark-chocolate flavor. Specially Selected Aldi Super Premium Chocolate Ice Cream was another strong value. Testers said it tasted similar to Häagen-Dazs but cost about 65 percent less. It was dense and creamy, with a milk chocolate flavor and some nutty notes. Testers also praised 365 Whole Foods Market Chocolate Ice Cream for its bittersweet chocolate flavor and hints of caramel. For dark chocolate fans, Trader Joe’s Super Premium Ice Cream, Ultra Chocolate, was another favorite. Consumer Reports notes that ice cream generally falls into two categories: regular and premium. Regular ice cream typically contains about 150 to 250 calories per two-thirds of a cup, while premium varieties can have twice the fat and around 250 to 300 calories or more. So go ahead and enjoy your favorite scoop—just consider choosing a single instead of a double.

Two years ago, Costco discontinued its Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. Neither the red (dairy) nor the blue (dairy-free) bags were restocked because Costco cited rising cocoa prices, making it difficult for the warehouse to price the bags competitively. Since then, Costco has replaced the Kirkland brand with Nestlé Toll House chips, and some customers “refused to buy Nestlé chocolate chips.” More shoppers were dissatisfied with the substitution, saying, “I’ve been a scrooge with my last bag (I refuse to buy Nestlé products).” But the days of rationing Kirkland chocolate chips may be over. Members have recently started to spot bags of the Kirkland semi-sweet chocolate chips at their local warehouses, and it’s causing fans to celebrate. Right now, it looks like only the red bag is making a comeback in certain regions—sorry, dairy-free bakers. Some shoppers in Texas were able to view inventory in the Costco app. Others spotted pallets of the chips in Milford, CT, and Leesburg, VA, among other locations. Depending on your location, you might be able to pick up one of the 4.5-pound bags. It’s not yet confirmed when or where the chips will be distributed, so it’s best to check the Costco app or call your local store for availability.

It seems that despite the heat, everyone is craving a sprinkle of orange and black in their day-to-day. Oreo must’ve gotten the memo, because its latest launch is a spooky treat that looks so scrumptious, there’s simply no good reason to wait until October to dig in. Frankford and Oreo have teamed up to bring us a new candy just in time for trick-or-treating (or summer snacking). The new Chocolate Crème Filled Ghosts feature a dark chocolate shell in the shape of a ghost, stuffed with Oreo cookie pieces and a thick layer of Oreo’s signature crème filling. Each adorable ghost comes individually wrapped, making this the perfect confection to hand out to trick-or-treaters—or easy to keep in your bag when a sweet craving hits. Shoppers have already begun spotting the new chocolates in stores, such as Walgreens and CVS. And, despite it only being August, fans are embracing the early holiday drop, commenting, “Now this is a proper Halloween release.”

The REESE’s PIECES brand is giving fans a playful twist on one of the most recognizable candies, with the launch of its REESE’S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie. As the first U.S. REESE’S PIECES innovation in the last 10 years, REESE’S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie combines the brand’s iconic creamy peanut butter flavor with a crispy chocolate cookie center, for a bold, poppable snack, packed with layers of flavor and texture in every bite. REESE’S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie launches nationwide July 17 in pouches, with king size to follow later in 2026. The product will also be available at shop.hersheys.com July 25.

Shopping at Dollar Tree can be a budget-friendly way to discover new favorite sweets, from Snickers-flavored iced coffee to Jell-O Mini Snacks. Because most items at the chain are priced at $1.25, it’s also a great spot to try new-to-you products and discover your new favorite treat. Last winter, Dollar Tree debuted a candy that customers couldn’t believe was just $1.25—but it quickly became a fan favorite. Right before the holidays, Dollar Tree embraced the Dubai chocolate trend with a single-serve candy bar that customers quickly snatched up, thanks to its price tag that was significantly cheaper than other brands. Now, after selling out quickly, the Dubai Chocolate Bar is officially back on Dollar Tree shelves—and fans are racing to find it. Next time you visit Dollar Tree, keep an eye out for Beyoglu Dubaco Dubai Style Milk Chocolate Bar. The 1.25-ounce candy bar is made with pistachio and kataifi (also known as kadayif), a Middle Eastern pastry similar to shredded phyllo dough. The bar is also described as having a hint of cardamom and dates, in keeping with the trending flavors of Dubai chocolate.

Chocolate lovers unite: Costco’s bakery department is where you need to go to find your next favorite chocolate indulgence. You can find several regular and rotating Kirkland Signature baked goods with complements of chocolate, but there are plenty of treats that are chocolate filled with chocolate, frosted with chocolate, and topped with more chocolate. As fellow devout chocolate lovers, THETAKEOUT.com tried many of the store’s chocolate baked goods and Costco really gets it right. You can tell its chocolatey delights are made with quality ingredients and all are reasonably priced for the quantity you’re getting compared to items at other grocery store bakeries. That is, except for Costco’s triple chocolate muffins — leave those on the shelf. The chocolate-loaded items that did make this list, however, are the best of the best. Click HERE to find out what they are.

A generous drizzle of chocolate syrup is one way to instantly upgrade an ice cream sundae, but it can also be used to make quick chocolate milks, rich mochas, and fruit dips. You can even stir it into buttercream to create chocolate frosting, pour it over a freshly-baked cake as a glaze, or squeeze it onto a bowl of breakfast oats. While Hershey’s and Ghirardelli are popular brands, they surprisingly don’t make the best of this tasty treat. According to our ranking of 10 chocolate syrup brands, it was actually an underdog that reigned as the ultimate champ: Trader Joe’s organic Midnight Moo chocolate syrup. DailyMeal.com loved this product for three reasons. Firstly, its flavor easily beat the other contenders hands down — rich, creamy, and decadent, this T.J.’s syrup was on point from the first taste. The ingredients include cane sugar, water, cocoa powder, organic tapioca syrup, salt, and lactic acid, which all combine to produce a wonderfully chocolatey quality and pourable consistency. Secondly, the syrup is great value for money as it costs $3.99 (given that chocolate syrup is concentrated in flavor, a 15.8-ounce bottle of Midnight Moo goes a long way). Finally, they liked the fact that the recipe didn’t contain any weird chemicals or additives. The core ingredients are organic, and there’s nothing unusual listed in there. In contrast, the last-place finisher in their taste test — Berryhill chocolate-flavored syrup from Aldi — contains high fructose corn syrup as the first ingredient as well as artificial flavor.

For a candy that’s basically just a thick brick of chocolate, Hershey’s Nuggets have built an incredibly loyal fanbase. They’ve earned a reputation as the “grown-up” candy bar, if you will: an easy treat to keep in a purse, desk drawer, or lunch box for the times when you need a solid, sink-your-teeth-in chocolate treat. In fact, many chocolate fans will argue that Nuggets are the best way to experience some of Hershey’s most iconic flavors. That was certainly the case for one discontinued favorite: Cookies ‘n’ Crème Nuggets. But even decades later, fans still consider them the peak Cookies ‘n’ Creme treat: “To be honest, nothing really beats the nugget. Not the Hershey’s Kiss, and not the Hershey’s bar,” one blogger wrote. Now, Hershey’s is bringing the beloved flavor back in a way fans didn’t see coming. Last spring, Hershey’s introduced a new series of Nugget flavors called the Flavors of the World collection, inspired by desserts and favorite flavor combinations from around the globe. The collection debuted with two coffee-inspired varieties: Caramel Macchiato and Café Espresso. Inspired by the flavors of an Italian coffee shop, the chocolates had previously appeared in a limited-edition holiday assortment but were offered in standalone bags for the first time—and both treats quickly racked up five-star reviews. Now, Hershey’s is expanding the lineup with two more additions. The first is White Creme Strawberry Flavored Chocolate, inspired by the classic British berries-and-cream dessert. Fans have already praised the candy’s smooth melt, creamy consistency, and “pleasant strawberry flavor.” But the real headline here is the second flavor. You guessed it: Cookies ‘n’ Crème. It’s a funny addition to a collection inspired by global flavors, considering cookies and creme feels like a distinctly American combo. But the Flavors of the World lineup seems less focused on geography and more focused on celebrating beloved flavor inspirations. The returning candy is described as a white creme candy with chocolate cookie bits, and while the packaging has been updated and the name has been slightly tweaked, longtime fans immediately recognized what was happening. The only catch? You won’t find these Nuggets on store shelves nationwide. Both the White Creme Strawberry Flavored Chocolate and Cookies ‘n’ Crème varieties are available in 10-ounce bags for $9.99, exclusively on Hershey’s website and at Hershey’s Chocolate World locations. So, if you’re one of the many fans who’ve been missing the original ’90s Nuggets, or you’re intrigued by the new strawberry flavor, it might be time to place an order. This limited-edition collection feels like one Nuggets fans have been waiting for.

Unless you’ve been living on a desert island, you’ve likely seen—and probably tried—some kind of Dubai chocolate product. Whether it’s the actual pistachio and toasted kataifi-filled chocolate bar or one of the flavor’s many, many iterations—like Shake Shack’s Dubai Chocolate Shake, IHOP’s Dubai Chocolate Pancakes, or a Magnum Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Bar—it’s been impossible to escape the Dubai chocolate flavors since the candy went viral in 2023. However, Dubai chocolate may finally be getting the boot in favor of a new internationally inspired chocolate that channels the flavors of Japan. Lindt is debuting a new “Tokyo-style” bar that features strawberry and matcha. Strawberry and matcha is a flavor combo that’s been trending up this year, from Starbucks’ Strawberry Matcha Loaf to Dunkin’s Strawberry Cloud Matcha drink. Now, the popular tea latte flavor is getting a chocolatey makeover. Lindt first debuted its new Tokyo Style Matcha Strawberry Chocolate Bar in the UK earlier this year. However, at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas, the brand announced its plans to bring the chocolate, which is inspired by Japanese tea culture, to the U.S. And, much like last year’s debut of Lindt’s Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar, the new candy, shrouded in a glass case, became the talk of the convention. Lindt’s new chocolate bar features matcha filling, crispy genmai rice, strawberry flavors, and strawberry pieces encased in a matcha-flavored white chocolate shell. The Tokyo-style bar has a similar textural experience to Dubai chocolate, but with a lighter flavor compared to Dubai chocolate’s pistachio decadence. The Lindt Tokyo Style Matcha Strawberry Bar is rolling out to retailers in phases, with some stores, including Target, Walmart, and Walgreens, receiving the product now. Some customers who have already tried the bar call it the “best chocolate bar flavor [they’ve] ever had” and admit to eating the entire 5.1-ounce bar in one evening. After the initial rollout this month, the Tokyo Style Matcha Strawberry Bar will have a more national expansion in August. So, if you can’t find it just yet, don’t panic! You’ll be able to try the newest flavor trend—which is shaping up to be as big as Dubai chocolate—soon.

Hershey’s is launching new Crème Bars in Salted Caramel Crème and Affogato flavors. The two new crème-filled bars expand on Hershey’s existing caramel-filled milk chocolate bar and crème-filled Kisses. However, these layered candy bars offer a more elevated, smoother chocolate exterior. Hershey’s new Salted Caramel Crème features a salted caramel crème filling encased in milk chocolate, and the Affogato bar has espresso-flavored caramel and vanilla crème filling coated in milk chocolate. Hershey’s new Crème Bars are launching after The Hershey Company announced plans to enhance its recipes. While Hershey’s hasn’t said the new thin chocolate shell on these bars features those enhancements, after trying the new candy at Sweets & Snacks, the chocolate is of much higher quality. The milk chocolate is melt-in-your-mouth smooth and creamy with a rich, decadent flavor. The salted caramel in the Salted Caramel Crème Bar offers a delicious balance of sweet and salty—much more than the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar with Caramel.  Both the Salted Caramel and Affogato Crème Bars will be available in king sizes and snack sizes at retailers nationwide. However, you won’t find them on shelves until the fall.

You don’t have to spend a fortune finding indulgent, mouthwatering chocolate. Dollar Tree has us covered with sweet, cocoa-infused bars from some of the best and most notable chocolatiers in the business. Whether you’re a fan of milk, dark, white, or even chocolate packed with nuts, caramel, or fruity flavors, there’s something on the shelf for every kind of sweet tooth. And TastingTable.com has rounded up some of the tastiest, most indulgent chocolate bars Dollar Tree has to offer — the kind that are so good they may even warrant a special trip to the store. Click HERE to find out what Dollar Tree has to offer!

Who doesn’t have a few pints of ice cream in the freezer for when the craving strikes? If it’s not vanilla that you have on hand, it’s likely chocolate. And the ideal chocolate ice cream has to deliver on the chocolate flavor. Whether dark or milk chocolate, dairy-free or regular, if it says chocolate it better mean it. While everyone has their favorite brand, the freezer aisle is loaded with over a dozen varieties of chocolate ice cream, and there are likely a few you haven’t gotten around to trying. Don’t worry, the editors of Southern Living did the tough job of sampling nine of them for you. In a blind taste test their editors determined an overall favorite that was rich and creamy, super chocolatey, and wowed them even without hot fudge or extra toppings. Click HERE to find out the winner!

Costco’s bakery just introduced a new treat that strikes the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Loaded with chocolate chips, salted caramel bits, and salty pretzels, the new item is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Costco’s bakery just rolled out a brand-new cookie that’s perfect for those who love their sweets with a salty twist. The new Sweet and Salty Cookies feature a decadent brown-butter base, packed with chocolate chips, salted caramel bits, and pretzel pieces, for a sweet (but not too sweet) take on the iconic cookie. They currently come in a pack of 24 for $10.99.

Häagen-Dazs introduced Dubai Style Chocolate Mini Bars, available exclusively at select Costco retailers. Following the success of the Häagen-Dazs Pistachio flavor, Häagen-Dazs and Costco are excited to bring this new premium innovation to members. The new flavor brings a globally inspired profile to the Häagen‑Dazs portfolio, rooted in one of the brand’s best‑selling combinations and aligned with modern dessert trends. Made with creamy pistachio ice cream, kataifi toasted to golden perfection, and rich milk chocolate made with global levels of indulgence, these mini bars will start hitting select Costco shelves the week of April 27, with a wider rollout to follow across the US, excluding Texas and the Southeast region.