What is it with chocolate that very few of us can resist? Yes, the taste of course. But there’s more than that. Biting into a rich homemade white chocolate macadamia nut turtle for example – you close your eyes at the first bite so all your senses hone-in on your taste buds where you savor the decadence of it all. Sound good? There’s a new shop at Deep Creek Lake to indulge in every kind of chocolate treat you can imagine. Deep Creek Sweets, located next to Pine Lodge Steakhouse on Route 219 in McHenry, has homemade chocolates and fudge, as well as other delectable sweet treats from exceptional chocolate makers in the east. In only a few months, Deep Creek Sweets is becoming a lake destination.

Kathy Kessler, owner of the Tourist Trap and Anima Land knew opening a gourmet chocolate shop would appeal to the residents and visitors to the area. “People asked me all of the time where they could buy good candy here,” Ms. Kessler remarked. “After hearing this over a hundred times, I knew it was right.” Deep Creek Sweets though isn’t just another chocolate shop.

Tasty treats at Deep Creek Sweets include dark chocolate and milk chocolate turtles, Chocolate wafer & cream cookies covered in white, dark or milk chocolate, mouth-watering white and dark chocolate covered strawberries (in season), white mint, dark and milk chocolate nut bark, and so much more.

Deep Creek Sweets flavorful variety of fudge is also a big attraction. Fourteen to sixteen flavors line the marble counter top daily. Made at the shop, these include colorful and scrumptious flavors like Rocky Road, Chocolate Brownie and Cookies & Cream. For a different twist, there’s Key Lime, Raspberry Cheesecake and Tiger Butter (a really yummy fudge with layers of vanilla and peanut butter, topped with swirls of chocolate).

Craving more? Deep Creek Sweets carries 24 flavors of sugar-free chocolates, plus old-fashion candy store confections, chocolate scented candles, whimsical ceramic serving pieces all with chocolate sayings, and even Ganz plush bears appropriately named Taffy Apple and Chocolate Fondue. One can’t forget the ever-popular adoptable Webkinz pets.

“A box of chocolates is one of the best gifts you can give,” explains Ms. Kessler. “Not to mention it’s also a great treat to give to yourself!” The shop’s signature pink and chocolate striped bags and boxes make beautiful gift presentations, as do an assortment of fine baskets.

There’s a sweet treat for everyone including the four-legged ones. These dog bone treats are dipped in a carob and yogurt that dogs absolutely love and are totally pet safe. Now close your eyes and remember what caramel hand-dipped in luscious dark chocolate tasted like. If you smile at the memory, you’ve already been to Deep Creek Sweets.

For more information call (301) 387-7979.

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