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Morkes Chocolate in Algonquin for Chocolate Parties

A visit to Morkes Chocolate Algonquin is a treat! Chocolate in every shape and size envelopes the senses from your first step in the door. Morkes Algonquin owner Claudia Kendzior gave us the grand tour of the candies and party room. All my favorites were there including fudge, peanut brittle, English toffee and orange peel. The giant sweet or tart apples dipped in caramel or chocolate topped with peanuts, pecans, Oreos, candy sprinkles or more chocolate.

Aprl M. Williams and Claudia Kendzior owner Morkes Chocolates Algonquin

Aprl M. Williams and Claudia Kendzior owner Morkes Chocolates Algonquin

We tried the Dark Chocolate Breakfast Toffee with a bit of mocha oil for a delicious roasted nutty flavor. Crunchy, nutty and sweet!

Pick your favorite truffles, nuts, mints, creams, fruits and chocolates or an assorted mix as a gift. All purchases leave the store decorated with a colorful complimentary ribbon. Gift wrapping is available for small fee.

Morkes Algonquin features seasonal items during the year. Cute chocolate ghosts will bring a smile to your little goblin. Other sweets you will find during Halloween include chocolate Frankensteins, eyeballs, skulls and brains as well as Pumpkin Fudge.

Additional specialty items include delicious chocolate award statues, party favors and birth announcements. Order a chocolate chess set for a special someone or a pair of high-heeled chocolate shoes.

Ready to make your own chocolate creations? Morkes party room is the place. Register for one of the candy making classes designed for children or adults. Create a Chocolate Pizza loaded with your favorite candy toppings. No baking necessary! At Morkes Candy Camp, kids make their own Cake Pops and Push Up Pops. During Morkes Fondue & Truffle class sample a variety of treats dipped in chocolate goodness then dip and decorate your own truffles.

Morkes treats the birthday child like royalty. After the chocolate making and eating, it is time to open presents. The guest of honor is the center of attraction sitting atop the regal throne while opening their gifts.

Holiday and special occasion candy

Holiday and special occasion candy

Scouts enjoy visiting the store and can even earn a badge for candy making.

The first Morkes began making premium chocolate in 1920 in Chicago before moving to their current home in Palatine. The Algonquin Morkes opened in 2007 and is independently owned though both stores co-market and both sell items like donuts made in the Palatine store.

Visit Morkes Facebook page or stop by their store at 2755 West Algonquin Road in Algonquin just three blocks west of Randall Road.

Chocolate at Anderson Candy Richmond Illinois McHenry County

Chocolate. Yes, chocolate is the feature of Anderson’s Candy Shop, a chocolate factory in Richmond, Illinois within McHenry County. The original Anderson’s Candy Shop was located in Chicago. When rents soared to a whopping $25 a month in 1926, the Anderson’s moved their store to a dirt road in Richmond. They remain in this same location though the road is now paved and the building has seen extensive remodeling.

Did we mention their chocolate…

Several experienced chocolate makers make chocolate bars, chocolate pieces, filled chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries. It is easy to identify the milk chocolate in packages with red letters from the dark chocolate with blue lettering.

We watched as these strawberries were bathed in chocolate.

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We could not wait to sample these chocolate goodies.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Anderson's Candy Richmond, Illinois

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Anderson's Candy Richmond, Illinois

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Click on the image below to view this episode of “Where Are You Today?” as we take a tour of Anderson’s Candy Shop.

Anderson’s Candy Shop
10301 Main St.
Richmond,IL. 60071
1-888-214-7614

You can find Anderson’s Candy Shop on Twitter and Facebook.

Our trip was sponsored by the McHenry County Visitors Bureau Anderson’s Candy Shop,.

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