Looking for a reason to get out of the house? Why not treat yourself to an indulgent road trip for some Iowa chocolate, where you’ll get to taste the sweetest treats in the whole state? Head across the middle of the Hawkeye State to track down the best chocolate shops in Iowa!

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1. Your first stop is Drew's Quality Chocolates!
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426 State St, Dexter, IA 50070, USA
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This family owned chocolate shop is known for their Drew Drops - famous sea salt caramels they make by hand.
2. Next, head on down to Chocolate Storybook, the first of three stops in the capital region.
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1000 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
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Chocolate Storybook is a wonderland for anyone with a sweet tooth! Stop in to try the chocolate berries or truffles and you'll fall in love at first bite.

No wonder it's on our list of the best candy shops in Iowa!

Watch as Chocolate Storybook makes scrumptious chocolate caramel toffee apples:

3. Try out Beaverdale Confections, just across town, as your second stop in the city.
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2641 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
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Des Moines is full of chocolate shops, but be sure you don't skip over Beaverdale Confections In addition to hand-made bonbons, you'll find all sorts of sweet goodies here. Many are one of a kind, and hard to find elsewhere.

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4. Your final stop in Des Moines is Chocolaterie Stam
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2814 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
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This historic chocolate shop is certainly worth a visit. Their hot cocoa bar is the perfect thing to warm you up on a cold day. After walking through their offerings, you'll wonder if Willy Wonka was real after all.
5. The Chocolate Haus, in Amana, is next!
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4521 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203, USA
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The Chocolate Haus in Amana is a must-stop on any road trip to find the best sweets in the Hawkeye State. Truly, you could spend a whole day exploring the town and trying different delicious foods.
6. It's a bit of a drive to your next stop, Dutchman's Store, but it's so worth it.
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103 Division St, Cantril, IA 52542, USA
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You'll find handmade candies and chocolates at Dutchman’s Store, along with a ton of other goodies!
7. Finally, wrap up your sweet trip at one of Iowa's most famous candy shops, Piper's Grocery.
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901 Braden Ave, Chariton, IA 50049, USA
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Piper's Grocery started off as a chocolate shop in 1947.

What’s your favorite of these chocolate shops in Iowa? Let us know in the comments! Check out this chocolate museum if you want to learn all about Iowa chocolate.

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  • Goodies Handmade Candies. This family-run candy shop in Spirit Lake uses only fresh ingredients with no preservatives.
  • Chocolate Storybook. Located in West Des Moines, this shop uses no additives and only uses fresh cream and butter, real chocolate, and fresh fruits.
  • The Chocolate Haus. This is the place for German chocolate that’s made with a 100-year-old recipe.
  • Palmer’s Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe. Palmer’s makes old-fashioned candies using traditional methods.

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The most iconic foods in Iowa include:

  • Maid Rite. This is a loose-meat sandwich that originated in Iowa and is beloved by people all over the state.
  • Taco Pizza. Iowans top a pizza crust with taco sauce, lettuce, tomato, and tortilla chips to make taco pizzas.
  • Puppy Chow. Known in many places as Muddy Buddies, this is a confection of Chex cereal, chocolate, and powdered sugar.
  • Morel Mushroom. Locals love to make breaded, deep-fried morel mushrooms and you can even find them in restaurants.

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What are the best bucket list foods in Iowa?

The best bucket list foods in Iowa include:

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  • Scotcharoos. This sweet treat is made of rice or corn cereal mixed with butterscotch and topped with chocolate.
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