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National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

Food · December 16

A food day for dipping fruit, snacks and the occasional surprise in melted chocolate, and finding out what tastes better with a coat on.

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day falls on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. That is 50 days away.

Chocolate has a talent for covering things. Melt it, dip something in, let it set, and you have a new snack with a glossy shell. The subject here is that whole idea, from strawberries and pretzels to potato chips and bacon.

Some pairings are classics for good reasons. Fruit brings juice and a little tartness. Salty foods like pretzels and nuts make the sweetness taste rounder. Crunchy things give the soft chocolate something to snap against. Then there are the experiments (pickles, cheese, a strip of jerky) that people try mostly to find out.

At home, the method is simple. Chocolate melts gently in short bursts in a microwave or in a bowl set over simmering water. Dry fruit dips more cleanly, because water can make melted chocolate turn thick and grainy. A sheet of parchment paper and a cool spot in the kitchen take care of the rest.

Dark, milk and white chocolate each change the result. Dark suits orange slices and coffee beans, milk suits pretzels and marshmallows, and white tends to work with berries and anything tart. A drizzle of a second kind on top makes even a lumpy batch look deliberate.

Many cooks keep a fork or a pair of skewers nearby, since fingers dipped in warm chocolate tend to stay dipped.

Ways to celebrate

• Try dipping strawberries, banana slices or orange segments in melted chocolate.
• Set out a tray of pretzels, chips and nuts for a salty dipping test.
• Drizzle white chocolate over dark-dipped treats for contrast.
• Share a plate of homemade dipped snacks with neighbors or coworkers.
• Pick one unusual food to dip and decide if it works.

Dates

All national days on December 16

Also on December 16

• Boston Tea Party Day
• Stupid Toy Day

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