chocolate gourmet
Chicago, IllinoisWe celebrate the imperfections inherent in hand-crafted, small-batch treats.
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We want you to be 100% happy with your order. We will store credit or product replacement in the event the product arrives damaged or the product does not meet your expectations. You must contact us within 15 days of your order.Product Categories
Bakery, Chocolate & Candy, Gifts, Chocolate, Truffles & Confections, Chocolate Truffles, Assortments, Dark Chocolate Truffles, Cookies, Assortments, Rugelach, Holiday, Assortments, Chocolate Gifts, Dessert Gifts, Corporate Gifts, Chocolate/Candy Corporate Gifts, Gift Basket Corporate Gifts, Corporate Gifts by Price, $30 or Under , $30 - $50, $50 - $75, $100 or more
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"damn good cookies" and "ugly truffles" from chocolate gourmet are the creations of Mary Winslow, a Chicago native and veteran wedding cake designer. Our handcrafted cookies and truffles do not contain preservatives and are made only with premium ingredients. Each has its own unique name, personality, and flavor combination, from Morning After Merlot to Controlling Coconut to Save Your Appetite Apricot. Our down-to-earth style and commitment to quality make gifts from chocolate gourmet very special!
Featured in the New York Times Mail Order Gift Guide: "An assortment of aptly described 'damn good cookies.'"
From the O List, O Magazine: “If you’re going to indulge, be sure to make it special. These nutty, fruity, flaky, chewy rugelach are extremely special.”
Featured in the New York Times Mail Order Gift Guide: "An assortment of aptly described 'damn good cookies.'"
From the O List, O Magazine: “If you’re going to indulge, be sure to make it special. These nutty, fruity, flaky, chewy rugelach are extremely special.”
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Our Story
Founder Mary Winslow majored in marketing and accounting at DePaul University, eventually finding herself in publishing sales. After getting married and having two children, Mary rediscovered her love of baking and decided to pursue it professionally. A two-year baking apprenticeship followed before she branched out on her own and formed Take the Cake, a custom wedding cake company. Before long she was supplying cakes for hotels such as the Palmer House, the Ritz-Carlton, and the Park Hyatt. From there, it was a small jump to producing her signature ugly truffles and Damn Good Cookies.In a world full of perfect-looking goodies that taste less than great, I wanted to provide a little bit of laid-back luxury. Chocolate gourmet treats, prepared fresh every day, are for the most discerning taste buds (and they ain't so hard on the eyes).
- Mary Winslow, Owner