5. Parfections Chocolates 

Sure, everyone loves sweets during the holidays, but what could kick up the average box of chocolates? Liquor, of course. Local chocolatier Kim Rigby specializes in creating original barks and truffles in her Cockeysville based shop. Grand Marnier, Port Wine and Cinnamon, and Tequila and Lime are just a few of the liquor and wine infused choices.

Choosing beer over booze? Parfections has an entire line of truffles for beer aficionados who love chocolate too, including a collaboration with Heavy Seas Beer. Try varieties like the Big DIPA-Oak Aged Double Pale Ale which is blended in a white chocolate center then covered in milk chocolate, caramel oil and toffee, or the Peg Leg Imperial Stout which is combined with dark chocolate and coated in crushed coffee beans, amongst many other choices. You can order online or create custom boxes at their storefront.