The best chocolate Advent calendars are just what you need to get you excited for the big day during the countdown to Christmas. Opening the door of your Advent calendar to a tasty treat every day may be a simple act, but it’s the little things that help to bring joy over the festive period.
They’re not just for children, either - chocolate Advent calendars have become a Christmas tradition for people of all ages. From Cadbury’s Advent calendars to luxury picks from Hotel Chocolat and Monty Bojangles, there’s something for everyone.
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To satisfy every sweet tooth, there’s now a huge range of chocolate Advent calendars to choose from. You’ll find the classics in milk, dark, and white chocolate, as well as more adventurous flavours like orange, caramel, or even truffle-filled delights. There are also gourmet options for true chocoholics and a growing number of dairy-free and vegan calendars that don’t compromise on flavour.
Whatever your chocolate preference, there’s a calendar designed to make your festive countdown as indulgent as possible. Read on to discover the best chocolate Advent calendars to make your December even sweeter.
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Sometimes, you just can't beat a classic and for us, Cadbury is the Advent calendar chocolates from our childhoods. This one has all the flavours you know and love, milk, caramel, whole nut, plus festive-themed chocolates, along with the surprise of a whole Winter Wonderland bar behind door 24 - delightful!
Tried and (taste) tested by Rosie Floyd, a senior digital writer at Bauer Media.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Chunks, Dairy Milk Caramel Chunks, Dairy Milk Little Robbins and a Cadbury Dairy Milk Winter Wonderland Bar |
The Maltesers Reindeer Advent Calendar has 24 tasty chocolates in various festive shapes, including a mini Merryteaser Reindeer. It’s a shame there’s only one malt-filled treat, but everything is really yummy. Perfect if you’re after a sweet treat on a budget!
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Smooth milk chocolate shapes and a Maltesers Merryteaser Mini Reindeer |
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Everyone knows that Christmas is a time for indulgence so why not treat yourself to The Everything Advent Calendar from Hotel Chocolat? It's full of decadent pralines, truffles and liqueurs that will give you a little taste of everything that Hotel Chocolat has to offer. We think this one is perfect for those who are serious about their chocolate and love trying new and exciting flavour combinations.
Tried and (taste) tested by Rosie Floyd, a senior writer at Bauer Media.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| Contents: | Champagne Truffle, Mousse au Chocolat, Going Nuts, Raspberry Smoothie, Florentine Isabelle, Caramel Espresso Martini, The Brownie, Eton Mess, Chocolate Orange Pot, Lemon Chocolate Cheesecake, Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Fudge Sundae, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter and Dizzy Praline truffles |
If you like peanut butter, you'll love the Reese's Advent Calendar. It's got mini white chocolate and milk chocolate cups, filled with that classic Reese’s creaminess, as well as a multipack for Christmas Eve. A tasty little treat that’s perfect for fans of the sweet-and-salty combo!
Tried, tasted and reviewed by Yours writer, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Reese's Milk Chocolate Miniature Cups, Reese's White Chocolate Miniature Cups and a full-sized Reese's Milk 2 Cup pack |
We all know someone who’s obsessed with Nutella and this advent calendar is exactly what they’d want. Inside are 24 cocoa-hazelnut treats, ranging from mini spreads to biscuits and bars, offering a fun mix of classics and new favourites. There’s also some Nutella-themed merch tucked in, including socks, a card game and a bauble. It leans kitsch in a charming, festive way without tipping into tacky.
This has been reviewed by Yours Digital Writer, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| Contents: | Mini Nutella spreads, Nutella Biscuits, Nutella B-ready, Nutella&GO, Nutella socks, Nutella dominos, Nutella luggage tag, Nutella bauble |
Unwrap a moment of indulgence every day until Christmas with the 24-day Divine Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar. Featuring velvety dark chocolate hearts behind each door, this one is ethically made and supports sustainable cocoa farming, plus it's vegan too!
Tried and (taste) tested by Piper Huxley, a digital writer at Bauer Media.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Dark Chocolate Hearts |
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I found the Maltesers Assorted Chocolate Truffles Advent Calendar absolutely luxurious and delicious - perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself!). The calendar itself feels sturdy, not flimsy at all, and I loved that each door has a little paper window to break into and reveal your treat as it makes opening each day feel extra special.
Inside, there’s a generous mix of white, milk, and dark chocolate truffles, each elegantly wrapped. The melt-in-the-mouth malt and chocolate centres, with crunchy honeycomb pieces, make every day feel like a little indulgence. What a truly delightful way to count down to Christmas!
Tried, tasted and reviewed by Yours writer and Malteser fan, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | 14 milk, 5 dark and 5 white chocolate Malteser truffles |
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If ever there was an excuse to eat chocolate before breakfast, it’s the countdown to Christmas, and Monty Bojangles’ Premium Truffle Advent Calendar makes every day seriously special. Behind each of the 25 windows hides a silky, cocoa-dusted truffle, individually wrapped so you can savour it (or stash it for later), with multi-award-winning flavours like the velvety Choccy Scoffy, zesty Orange Angelical, fizzy Berry Bubbly, nostalgic Cookie Moon, sweet-and-salty Popcorn Carousel and indulgent Flutter Scotch (my personal favourite).
The final window even reveals three extra truffles, bringing the total to over 26, making it a grown-up advent treat that’s just as exciting as when you were a kid.
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Digital Editor and Monty Bojangles lover, Claire Tapley.
| Number of doors: | 25 |
| What's inside: | Choccy Scoffy, Orange Angelical, Cookie Moon, Berry Bubbly, Popcorn Carousel and Flutter Scotch truffles |
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The Montezuma's Organic Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar is the perfect gift if you are specifically looking for organic sweet treats. This calendar is sure to be a hit among fans of dark chocolate as each piece contains a minimum of 74% cocoa solids and it comes with 25 windows to make sure that you can countdown to Christmas every day, with an extra bonus treat as well. The box is compact, making it easy to store and transport as well.
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours writer and dark chocolate enthusiast, Akhila Thomas
| Number of doors: | 25 |
| What's inside: | 25 dark chocolates containing cocoa solids 74 percent min, organic cocoa mass, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter and organic vanilla extract. |
Yummy, yummy, chocolate orange in your tummy! Is it really Christmas without the iconic flavour of Terry’s Chocolate Orange? This Advent calendar makes counting down to Christmas Day even sweeter, offering great value for money. We love that it includes the brand’s famous orange-oil-infused chocolates, with a full segment behind the door on day 24 to enjoy on Christmas Eve.
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Milk chocolate shapes flavoured with real orange oil and a full-sized Terry's chocolate orange segment |
Best hot chocolate Advent calendar
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December just got a whole lot sweeter with the Cocoba Christmas Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar. Instead of the usual chocolates, it’s packed with 24 days of indulgent treats, from hot chocolate spoons with fluffy marshmallows and drinking chocolate flakes. The flavour variety is brilliant too, with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, orange, salted caramel, ginger and more.
Each day feels like a little moment of festive magic - perfect for curling up with a mug in hand. If having one every day feels like too much, you can always save a few for later in the week or share them with friends and family. Either way, it’s a wonderful way to make December a little cosier and extra chocolatey.
Tested, sipped, and approved by Yours Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Chocolate spoons, bombes and flakes |
If you’re the adventurous type who can never settle on just one favourite chocolate, the Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Advent Calendar is the perfect pick. Inspired by the much-loved Cadbury Heroes tub, this calendar is packed with individually wrapped mini treats, including Creme Egg Twisted, Dairy Milk Caramel, Fudge, Crunchie Bits, Dinky Decker, Wispa, and Twirl pieces.
It’s a fun mix that keeps things exciting every morning, though we have to admit, the Dinky Deckers don’t quite taste the same as the classic Double Decker!
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Creme Egg Twisted, Dairy Milk Caramel, Fudge, Crunchie Bits, Dinky Decker, Wispa and Twirl |
New for 2025, the Milky Way Advent Calendar contains a total of 110g of chocolate in a range of fun, festive shapes such as Christmas trees and snowmen, which is very nostalgic. Its price is pretty reasonable, however, I wish the Milky Way bars were a bit bigger!
Reviewed and taste-tested by Yours Commercial Content Writer, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Milk chocolate shapes and Milky Way chocolates |
Kids will love the Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Crème Advent Calendar, which mixes crunchy cookie pieces with creamy Hershey’s white chocolate. It’s not as rich or indulgent as some other chocolates, but the sweetness and fun texture make it really enjoyable. Each day reveals a little treat - Hershey’s Kisses, mini bars, and a big bar behind door 24 - in generous sizes.
Reviewed by Yours writer, Arabella Horspool.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Kisses, snack-sized bars and a large bar |
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Yours.co.ukThe Monty Bojangles Purrs Advent Calendar is here to make grown-up countdowns to Christmas utterly irresistible. Each door contains a velvety smooth & creamy milk chocolate truffle centre enrobed with thick luxurious Belgian milk chocolate. And on Christmas Eve you get four behind one door. What a treat!
The whimsical cat-themed design (Monty’s signature purr-sonality stamped all over it!) makes it a gift that looks as good as it tastes. Whether it’s perched proudly on your mantelpiece or given as a thoughtful present to a fellow chocolate lover, it’s guaranteed to raise a smile.
Yours Digital Editor Claire Tapley tried and (taste) tested this calendar.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Milk chocolate truffles |
We love this Advent calendar from Guylian. There are 3 different flavours, including praline and an indulgent salted caramel that we adored. The shells are a good size, and it feels like a real indulgence each day.
It's a little bit more pricey than a regular Advent calendar, but we think it still offers value for money considering the quality of the product. It was a firm favourite with our panel!
Tried and (taste) tested by Yours Senior Writer, Becky Fuller and our panel.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Seashells Original Praliné, Seahorses Salted Caramel, Seahorses Milk Truffle |
Best M&S chocolate Advent calendar
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25 days of chocolate? Sign us up! You may have seen this Advent calendar go viral on social media as the M&S Chocolate Shop Advent Calendar has an assortment of the brand's much-loved sweet treats inside, including blond fudge bites, caramel buttons, peanut butter and caramel chunkies and marshmallow whips, with a packet of giant choccy button in day 25 for an extra special treat.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Peanut Butter and Caramel Chunkies, Milk Chocolate Mini Whips, Caramel Filled Buttons and Blond Fudge Bites |
Best vegan chocolate Advent calendar
Credit: Piper Huxley/Yours.co.ukFull of flavour but free from dairy, gluten, soya and palm oil, Moo Free Original Advent Calendar is ideal for those who still want a daily sweet treat throughout December but without the dairy. We enjoyed the festive shapes and overall taste of the chocolate as it's not grainy like some vegan chocolate can be.
Tried and (taste) tested by Piper Huxley, a digital writer at Bauer Media.
Best caramel chocolate Advent calendar
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Oh-so-rich but oh-so-delightful! The Hotel Chocolat Caramel Chocolate Advent Calendar is one for caramel lovers and waiting for you behind each door is a solid caramel festive figure - think reindeer, Christmas trees, snowmen and penguins. This one was almost too adorable for us to eat!
Tried and tested by Hotel Chocolate fan Rosie Floyd.
| Number of doors: | 24 |
| What's inside: | Solid caramel chocolate sculptures including reindeer, spruces, penguins, snowmen |
The 12 Days of Christmas Chocolate Book Advent Calendar by Melt Chocolates in a one-of-a-kind treat, from the premium feel of its packaging to the indulgent bars of Melt chocolates included within. The year, the brand has gone with the theme 'love' and it reflects beautifully in the presentation.
It comes with 12 bars of different flavours such as Red Berry Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Milk Chocolate, Pistachio Blonde Chocolate and more. Each piece comes carefully wrapped and placed within hand-painted boxes with unique illustrations and verses that are reminiscent of the iconic Christmas carol. The box also makes for a lovely keepsake and it is the perfect Christmas gift to give a loved one or treat yourself to this festive season.
Tried and (taste) tested by Akhila Thomas, Digital Writer for Yours.co.uk
| Number of doors: | 12 |
| What's inside: | Amazonian 68 percent Dark Chocolate, 85 percent Philippines Dark Chocolate, 68 percent Red Berry Dark Chocolate, 70 percent Sea Salt Dark Chocolate, Gianduja Chocolate, 70 percent Chilli Dark Chocolate, 38 percent Sea Salt Milk Chocolate, 34 percent Papua New Guinea Milk Chocolate, 38 percent Crunchy Milk Chocolate, 70 percent Coffee Dark Chocolate, Pistachio Blonde Chocolate, 50 percent Almond Chocolate |
How we tested the best chocolate advent calendars
To find the best chocolate advent calendars, we put each one to the ultimate festive test! We opened every window, tasted each chocolate, and made notes on flavour, texture and overall enjoyment. We also looked at presentation, portion size and variety, because a great calendar should taste amazing and be fun to open every day.
From creamy milk chocolate to indulgent truffles, we made sure our team sampled a little of everything so you know exactly which calendars are worth the countdown.
Best chocolate Advent calendars: FAQs
Are Advent calendars a UK thing?
Did you know that Advent calendars aren’t just a UK thing, and the tradition actually started in Germany in the 19th Century? Since then, the tradition has spread to many countries, including Europe and North America, as well as the UK where it’s as popular as ever. We just can't get enough of opening the doors every day to an exciting little gift or having advent calendar chocolate for breakfast.
Are Advent calendars still popular?
The popularity and demand for Advent calendars are still as strong as ever, but these days, it’s expanded to so much more than just chocolate Advent calendars (although, these are still one of our favourites). You can get luxury advent calendars with jewellery, candles, stationery and more behind every day and beauty Advent calendars where you can receive a new makeup or skincare treat every day. There are even pet Advent calendars you can get for your furry friends to join in with the Christmas countdown.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. A devoted bookworm and TV fan, she’s always immersed in the latest shows or catching the newest films and theatre productions. When she’s not writing, Arabella enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and exploring the outdoors with her three dogs.