Cocoa Dolce's chocolate of the month club is called the Monthly Chocolate Escape. Guests select a subscription length of 3, 6, or 12 months. A themed box of hand-crafted chocolate and seasonal treats arrives each month of that term, with shipping included. The subscription ends after the final month selected, and it can also be sent as a gift.
A chocolate subscription box is one of the easiest ways to keep artisan chocolate in the house or send a gift that arrives more than once. This guide explains how to select a subscription length, what comes in each month's box, and how to line up the boxes with the holidays and occasions on your calendar. Every box is made in small batches by the Cocoa Dolce team, which has been crafting chocolate since opening in Wichita, Kansas, in 2005.
Cocoa Dolce chocolates have no preservatives and about a four-week shelf life, which makes a monthly schedule a natural fit. Lisa Mickey explains the choice. "While our product maintains a four-week shelf life, this timeframe allows us to preserve the ideal balance of freshness, texture, and flavor—giving our customers the confidence that every piece will be as enjoyable as the last, without the concern of a less satisfying taste."
How Cocoa Dolce's Chocolate of the Month Club Works
Signing up takes a few minutes. The process has three steps.
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Choose who the subscription is for. Guests can order the Monthly Chocolate Escape for themselves or send the gift subscription to someone special.
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Select a subscription length of 3, 6, or 12 months.
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Complete checkout. One box ships each month of the selected term, and the subscription ends after the final box.
A few details to know before ordering:
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Price: The subscription is priced per month and discounted based on term length. 3 months is 10% off at $57.60 per month, and 12 months is 20% off. Shipping is included on every delivery.
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Length: The number of months is selected at checkout. It is a set term, not an open-ended plan.
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Renewal: The subscription does not auto renew, so nothing ships or bills after the final month.
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Contents: Each month follows a set theme, and some items may change based on inventory.
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Account access: Guests can manage their subscription through the Manage Subscriptions link at the bottom of the Cocoa Dolce site.
What Arrives Each Month and the Holidays It Fits
Each monthly box is a curated selection built around a theme, and most months line up with a holiday or seasonal occasion. Below is the full year, with a suggestion for each month on who each box makes a great gift for, or how to enjoy it yourself.
Winter Boxes
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January, Healthy Start to the New Year: The box includes the Cheers! collection of six Moments, Healthy Bites, and a full 70% dark chocolate bar. It works well as a New Year's gift for anyone starting fresh habits who still wants a sweet treat.
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February, Flavors They'll Love: This is the Valentine's Day box. It holds the ten-Moment Date Night collection, a mini Champagne & Strawberries bar, and Emily Luchetti Strawberry Spread. For a bigger Valentine's gift, pair it with a box from the Chocolate & Wine Pairings page.
Spring Boxes
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March, Buzzing with Fresh Baked Fun: March is an UnChocolates month, with two lemon scones, six cookies, and Olivarez Honey. It makes a lovely spring break or brunch gift. Guests who love the scones can find more in the pastries collection.
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April, Spring Is in the Air: The box holds the sixteen-Moment Spring Fling collection. It lines up with Easter and spring gatherings.
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May, Desserts in Full Bloom: This box includes the six-Moment Dessert Collection, a full Lemon Shortbread Mix, and Berry Bites. It fits Mother's Day, graduations, and teacher thank-you gifts at the end of the school year.
Summer Boxes
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June, Nutty & Chocolate: The box holds Nutty Bites, a full Spicy Nut Mix, and six Chosen For You Moments. The sweet and savory mix makes it a natural Father's Day gift.
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July, Indulge in the Summer Vibes: This box includes six Summer Vibes Moments, Blood Orange Caramel Sauce, a mini Confetti Cake bar, and a mini Raspberry Cheesecake bar. It fits Fourth of July cookouts and summer birthdays. For shipments in the warmer months, review the shipping policy for delivery details.
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August, Back to School Best Sellers: The box holds the 10-piece Signature Selection and a full bag of Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds. It is a thoughtful gift for teachers and college students starting a new term.
Fall Boxes
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September, Coffee & Chocolate: This box includes a mini Espresso Mix, a full Caramel Latte bar, Coffee Bites, and Onyx Coffee. It suits Labor Day weekend and coffee lovers settling into fall routines.
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October, All Things Toffee: The box holds Classic English Toffee, mini Milk Chocolate Toffee Almonds, and a mini English Toffee bar. It fits Halloween parties and fall hosting.
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November, Fall Vibes: This box includes the ten-Moment Fall Collection, a single Belgian Hot Cocoa, and our Cinnamon Almond Toffee. It makes a warm Thanksgiving host gift. For more seasonal flavors, browse the Fall Favorites collection.
The December Box
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December, Holiday Heroes: The last box of the year holds the ten-Moment Holly Jolly collection, a mini Mint Chocolate Chip Crunch, and a mini Milk Chocolate bar. It covers Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve gatherings. For larger holiday lists, the boxed chocolates collection, chocolate bars, and the Build a Box option offer more ways to shop.
How to Time a Gift Membership Around the Holidays
A gift membership can begin at any time of year and lasts for the number of months selected. The start month decides which themed boxes the gift recipient receives. Here are a few ways to plan it.
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For yourself: Start any month and let a new box arrive on a schedule, so there is always fresh chocolate in the house without reordering. A 3 month term is an easy way to try it before committing to longer.
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For a holiday gift: A subscription that starts near the holidays gives you a gift announcement to share in person, with the first shipment arriving soon after.
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For a Valentine's gift: A 3 month subscription starting in February includes the Date Night box, the baked goods box in March, and the Spring Fling box in April.
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For a birthday or anniversary: Start the subscription in the celebration month so the first box arrives close to the date, and goes until the next.
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For a thank-you: A 3 month subscription makes a memorable gift for a neighbor, host, or mentor without a year-long commitment.
Check the subscription FAQ for when the first box ships, and order a few weeks ahead of the date you have in mind.
Choosing a Subscription Length
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3 months: Three boxes covering one season. It works well as a first taste or a thank-you gift.
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6 months: Six boxes covering two seasons and several holidays. It is a lovely fit for birthdays and anniversaries.
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12 months: Twelve boxes covering every theme of the year. It is the perfect gift for the chocolate lover who deserves something new every month for a full year.
Gifting for Teams and Clients
Companies can send a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription to thank employees or key clients with delicious chocolates across a season or a full year. For branded boxes, logo chocolates, custom bar wraps, or bulk orders shipped to many addresses, the Cocoa Dolce corporate gifting team offers self-service gifts and fully custom projects.
What Makes Artisan Chocolate Different from Mass-Produced Boxed Chocolate
Most candy bars on grocery store shelves are made in large factories and built to sit on a shelf for months. Cocoa Dolce chocolate is made a different way, and a monthly delivery shows that difference clearly.
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Hand-crafted in small batches: The chocolatiers and pastry chefs make every Moment by hand with the finest ingredients in their gourmet kitchen.
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Premium ingredients: Every recipe starts with premium Belgian chocolate from farmers who use fairly sourced, environmentally friendly practices. Learn more on the ingredients page.
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No preservatives: The chocolates have about a four-week shelf life. A monthly box brings a new selection before the last one runs out.
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Larger Moments: Cocoa Dolce Moments are about 30% larger than those of many competitors and come in a dome shape.
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Luxury packaging: Each order ships in luxury packaging with a velvet bag, so the box arrives ready to give.
What makes the Monthly Chocolate Escape worth the subscription is the same thing that sets every Cocoa Dolce box apart, which is what goes into each Moment. Many people assume artisan chocolate costs more for the same thing, and Ben Hesse, Cocoa Dolce's Chief Operating Officer, explains why it is not the same thing at all. "In reality the difference starts with the ingredients themselves. We choose cacao for flavor and origin character rather than lowest cost, use real vanilla and dairy instead of substitutes, and skip the fillers, preservatives, and cheaper fats that let mass-market bars stretch volume." That difference shows in the texture, the finish, and how clearly each flavor comes through, and a monthly box brings a fresh selection of it all year. Read more about the team on the Our Story page.
Start Your Monthly Chocolate Escape
Join the Cocoa Dolce chocolate club by selecting 3, 6, or 12 months of the Monthly Chocolate Escape. A new box of gourmet chocolate and treats will arrive each month of that term, themed around the holidays and seasons. Order it for yourself or send a gift membership to someone with a sweet tooth. Select your subscription length or send a gift today, and browse the gifts hub for more ideas.
Subscribe to the Monthly Chocolate Escape
A themed box of handcrafted Moments arrives each month of your term, with shipping included. It is $64 per month, and you can keep it for yourself or send it as a gift.
Subscribe for Yourself
Choose a 3, 6, or 12 month term and enjoy a themed box of Moments every month.
Send It as a Gift
Choose a 3, 6, or 12 month gift and send a themed box of Moments every month.
