It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while it’s not snowy outside, we can always recreate the magic of the festive season indoors. It’s all about those unforgettable moments with loved ones, and giving them a cozy experience from the seasonal collection of delectable offerings at Williams Sonoma is always a great idea. From stocking stuffers to little presents and gift baskets, here are our favorite holiday choices which you can get your hands on today.
Signature Hot Chocolate
The temperatures are dropping and while we don’t usually get snow days in Kuwait, you can make every day a snow day with Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate. Made with real chocolate shavings rather than the typical cocoa powder variety, Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate is inspired by the velvety hot chocolate served at the renowned Angelina café in Paris. Discover a rich, intensely chocolaty flavor, smooth texture and exquisite aroma. To guarantee the silkiest sip, Williams Sonoma chose a couverture bittersweet chocolate from Guittard that melts quickly and consistently in hot milk. The result is a world-class beverage with a perfectly balanced chocolate flavor, perfect for gifting, and for enjoying with your nearest and dearest on a cool winter evening. There’s also a fall flavor offering too with the ideal hint of spice, catch it before it runs out!
The Original Holiday Peppermint Bark
We knew we’d be writing accolades about this as soon as we received news that the famous holiday Peppermint Bark is making a comeback at Williams Sonoma this year. The Original Peppermint Bark is the perfect way to celebrate the season. True to Williams Sonoma tradition, this nostalgic confection combines layers of Guittard’s velvety white chocolate and infused with triple distilled peppermint oil, all topped with a merry snowfall of crisp peppermint candy bits. While the original Peppermint Bark first made its debut in 1998, Williams Sonoma continues to pour their heart and soul into the process of perfecting it, by trying out more than 20 rounds till they settled on that one famous recipe that everyone’s obsessed with. Essentially spending 12 weeks every year, and more than 24 hours to make a batch of the Bark, the effort shows in every single flavorful bite! Not only is the signature flavor emblematic of the holiday season, the special, colorful packaging of red, white and silver tins will add a festive touch to your home in no time.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Dark chocolate fans will love this luscious new version of the legendary holiday peppermint bark. For the most intense chocolate flavor, this exclusive confection showcases layers of Guittard premium semisweet and bittersweet chocolates, infused with cool, refreshing oil of peppermint. Just like the classic bark, this irresistible holiday treat is topped with red-and-white peppermint candy bits – plus rich, chocolaty cocoa nibs.
Peppermint Bark Pretzels
Yup! You read that correctly. For fans of all things sweet but with a savory edge, the salty crunch of pretzels gives Williams Sonoma’s famous peppermint bark a whole new taste sensation. They’ve basically combined two of our favorite things into one addictive offering, the savory bite of pretzels with the velvety richness of peppermint bark. To make them, their dedicated chocolatiers bake batches of lightly salted mini pretzels in classic holiday shapes, then hand- dunk them in peppermint-infused dark chocolate or creamy white chocolate. A sprinkling of crushed peppermint candy adds a cool bite et voila, you’ve got the perfect holiday snack! We’re also quite obsessed with the decorative tin, which you can reuse for storing cookies and treats all throughout the year.
BONUS! Peppermint Bark Food Ideas
We love Williams Sonoma because every visit sparks our culinary imagination. When it comes to using their iconic holiday peppermint bark, the ideas are endless. You can level up the normal Affogato experience and make something different. Start with peppermint flavored ice cream, pour over espresso, and top off with crumbled pieces of peppermint bark.
You can also give your holiday cakes a festive twist and use the peppermint bark as a cake topping! Building a gingerbread house is an activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family, and using Williams Sonoma signature Peppermint Bark as shingles, roof decorations or crumbled for a wintery, snowy effect, will make for an unforgettable experience. We personally love using the Peppermint Bark as a brownie topper, but that’s just us. Let your imagination run wild, and get creative with your holiday creations.
Jacobsen Salted Caramels
Get the best of both worlds and indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors with handmade caramels prepared with the renowned Jacobsen’s hand-harvested sea salt. The caramels are crafted in small batches with natural cane sugar and butter for creamy, chewy texture, then finished with delicate sea salt flakes.
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