Known for its whimsical “goblin” character, Goblin Chocolates is an Elk County confectioner that handcrafts small-batch chocolates for customers seeking distinctive gifts and treats. Its creations are hand packed for freshness, with playful specialties such as cashew “Claws” made in milk or dark chocolate. The shop is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and is open to visitors by appointment.
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Gertrude Hawk ChocolatesGertrude Hawk Chocolates has been making chocolate and candy in northeastern Pennsylvania since Gertrude Hawk began the business in her Scranton kitchen in 1936. Now based in Dunmore, the company still makes its chocolate centers by hand with copper kettles and marble slabs, while its long-running fundraising programs help schools and community organizations raise money. Its signature Smidgens® and freshly prepared hand-dipped treats carry that family-rooted tradition into stores and gift boxes.DUNMORE, PA
Coblentz Chocolate CompanyJason and Mary Coblentz began Coblentz Chocolate Company in their kitchen in 1987, building a Walnut Creek, Ohio, chocolatier around handcrafted work and a close connection with customers. Today, visitors can watch artisans hand-dip chocolates through the viewing gallery at the company’s retail store, while businesses can turn to Coblentz for branded chocolate gifts.WALNUT CREEK, OH
Michael Mootz CandiesSince 1975, Michael Mootz Candies has made small-batch chocolates and other confections in northeastern Pennsylvania, carrying on recipes developed by “Gammy” Mootz in her early-1900s Pottsville store. Today Jason and Meagan Mootz run the Hanover Township business, with Jason representing the family’s fourth generation of candy makers. The Creamery, opened in 2015, puts the company’s own chocolate pieces to work as ice-cream toppings.HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA
Gorant ChocolatierGorant Chocolatier makes handcrafted chocolates and sweet treats, including its signature milk-chocolate creations and chocolate-covered pretzels, for customers across the Mahoning Valley and beyond. The family-owned company has been part of Valley life for decades, with flagship and other locations in Ohio and western Pennsylvania, plus a dessert bar where Gorant treats meet craft cocktails.BOARDMAN, OH