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Ethel M Chocolates Gets in the Holiday Spirit with 2012 Seasonal Collections and Classics

Ethel M Chocolates is giving chocolate lovers another reason to smile with the release of the 2012 Holiday Collections and Classics. The limited-time-only gourmet collections, seasonal favorites, stocking stuffers and gift baskets will be available in-stores and online starting Nov. 1. 

This season, chocolate connoisseurs can look forward to several boxed collections, perfect for gifting or a simple holiday splurge. The 24 –piece Holiday Deluxe Collection ($32) features a medley of Ethel M classic pieces such as Almond Butter Krisps, Milk and Dark Caramels and Satin Crèmes, alongside seasonal favorites including Eggnog and Pumpkin Pie. In tribute to Ethel M’s annual Holiday Cactus Garden, shoppers will find the 16-piece Cactus Garden Box ($25), dressed with a festive image of the holiday garden spectacle and packed full of assorted milk and dark chocolate pieces.

This year’s Holiday Genuine Tin (32-pieces, $45) includes a variety of flavorful favorites mixed with famous vintage pieces such as Nutty Meltaway, Lemon Caramel and Honey Almond Nougat and all neatly packaged in a beautiful keepsake tin. Other widely popular boxed collections include the 21-piece tart and velvety smooth Lemon Satin Crème box and a 36-piece, for-adults-only, Crème Liqueurs ($45), featuring delicious chocolate with rum, bourbon, amaretto, Irish crème, coffee and orange liqueurs. For patrons looking for their own personalized combination of gourmet goodies, the “Design Your Own” Collection is available in both single and double layer holiday boxes.

Some of the most anticipated holiday sweets include: Ethel M’s signature Peppermint Bark (6.4 oz, $18), crushed sweet peppermint bits swirled with creamy white chocolate draped onto a bed of rich, smooth dark chocolate and packaged in a keepsake tin; Holiday Nut & Caramel Collection (16 pieces, $25), a mix of milk, dark, nut and caramel pieces; Almond Butter Krisp Tin (12 pieces, $18), Ethel M’s signature nut-covered toffee pieces. No season at Ethel M would be complete without handmade Classic and Chocolate Pecan Brittle. Packaged in 13-piece gift boxes ($30), these buttery bundles are perfectly crisp and full of carefully selected pecans.

New this year, Ethel M Chocolates will offer several towering Gift Basket options. Ranging from modest to marvelous, the newly packaged gift towers to take the worry out of gift giving. Starting at $50 gift givers can choose from a variety of chocolate combos, sure to delight any chocolate lover.

All of these seasonal products are preservative free and available for purchase at any of the five Ethel M locations throughout Las Vegas and online at www.ethelm.com. For more information on the seasonal products, holiday events, store hours, locations and ordering products, please visit us online or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Ethel M Chocolates are manufactured and sold by the Mars Retail Group, dedicated to creating authentic chocolates with no preservatives. Ethel M Chocolates are available in seven locations throughout Southern Nevada, online at www.EthelM.com or by phone at (800) 471-0352.