Cosy Season Has Arrived: 7 Ways to Enjoy Chocolate This Autumn

There’s something about autumn that makes chocolate taste even better.

The evenings get darker, the jumpers come out, the kettle seems to be permanently on and suddenly a little chocolate treat feels less like an indulgence and more like an essential part of the evening.

Whether you're planning a cosy night in, looking for something to enjoy with your afternoon coffee or simply need an excuse to open the chocolate cupboard, here are seven ways to make the most of chocolate this autumn.

1. Create the ultimate cosy night in

Forget going out. Sometimes the best plans involve pyjamas, your favourite film and a serious supply of chocolate - definitely the Mini Brownies for the full effect!
Pick your favourite chocolate treats, make a hot drink, get comfortable and settle in. Bonus points for blankets.

2. Upgrade your afternoon coffee

Coffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven.
Whether you're a flat white fanatic, an Americano loyalist or someone who considers a large mug of tea a perfectly acceptable substitute, adding a little chocolate, like the classic Tiffin Bars to your afternoon routine makes the whole thing feel considerably more exciting.

3. Keep a secret chocolate stash

We all know the rules.
Some chocolate is for sharing.
Some chocolate is absolutely not for sharing.
Find your favourite treat and keep a stash somewhere only you know about. Then, when the 3pm slump or evening chocolate craving hits, you'll be ready.
We won't tell anyone that we know where you've stashed the infamous Caramel Crispy Minis...

4. Make movie night a little sweeter

Popcorn is great. Chocolate is better.
Create your own movie-night snack board with a mixture of chocolate, sweets, popcorn and whatever else you fancy.
It works brilliantly for a night in with friends, a date night or a completely respectable evening spent watching three episodes of something you said you'd only watch one of.

5. Bring chocolate to your next dinner

Chocolate doesn't have to wait until dessert.
A few carefully chosen chocolate treats can make a great addition to a dinner party, especially alongside coffee at the end of the evening.
It's a simple way to finish a meal without having to spend hours making an elaborate dessert and having a Selection to hand ensures everyone is happy!

6. Make your weekend breakfast better

Chocolate for breakfast? We're not here to judge.
Add a little chocolate alongside pancakes, waffles, pastries or your favourite weekend breakfast for an easy way to make Saturday morning feel like a special occasion.
Because really, weekends are for enjoying yourself.

7. Just eat the chocolate

And finally, the simplest option.
You don't need an occasion. You don't need a reason. You don't need to wait until Christmas.
Sometimes you just want a Caramel Slice.
And honestly, that's reason enough.

Welcome to cosy season

Autumn is all about slowing down, getting comfortable and enjoying the little things.

A warm drink. A good film. Your favourite people. And, obviously, plenty of chocolate.

So get cosy, get the chocolate out and enjoy the season.

Shop your favourite Broderick Brothers treats and make your next cosy night in a little sweeter.