Taste Test: Chocolate Sampler Boxes for Valentine’s Day — Shopping

Nothing says Valentine's Day like a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Yes, they're a little cheesy, and certainly predictable. But by the same token, they're also a classic, iconic nod to tradition. They're also, let's not forget, filled with chocolate. In other words, they're always appreciated.

In an ideal world, we'd all have the time, money, and opportunity to buy exquisite artisan chocolates from a local chocolatier. In reality, though — our V-Day shopping probably looks more like a last-minute mad dash to Target. There, every mass-market chocolate company seems to have thrown their hat into the heart-shaped ring.

To help you sort through the clutter and pick the perfect one for your sweetie, we sampled all the heart-shaped boxes of assorted filled chocolates we could find at Target and ranked them.

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