Sure, you could buy a box of chocolates for a Valentine's Day gift. But here at the CIA, we know that the best way to infuse your gifts with love is to make it yourself! Chocolates and candies aren't all easy to make at home, but we've rounded up our favorite recipes that you can make without any special tools or equipment. Just make sure to brush up on your chocolate tempering technique before you get started.
Coconut Joy
![Coconut joy candies](https://www.ciafoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Cconut-Joy.jpg)
Rochers
![Chocolate rochers](https://www.ciafoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Rocher.jpg)
Chocolate-Dipped Anything
![Chocolate dipped pretzels](https://www.ciafoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/chocolate_covered_anything.jpg)
Chocolate Meltaways
![Peanut Butter, Mint, and Green Tea Meltaways](https://www.ciafoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Meltaways.jpeg)
Coffee Truffles
![Coffee Truffles](https://www.ciafoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CIA-coffee-truffle-750x440.jpg)
Green Tea Truffles
![Green tea and white chocolate truffles](https://www.ciafoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Green-Tea-Truffles.jpg)
Sponge Candy
![Chocolate-coated sponge candy](https://www.ciafoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sponge_candy_beauty.jpg)