About Handcrafted
Founded in 2021, as an E-commerce company, we make & ship artisan handcrafted confections through sustainable means in small batches. Our chocolates are produced using ethically sourced chocolate combined with the freshest locally sourced ingredients.
Our goal is to always provide the best, highest quality chocolates and confections to enhance people's lives through unforgettable flavor experiences.
Each of our handcrafted creations is guaranteed to please every palate!
About Lauren
Lauren is the chocolatier and creative force behind Handcrafted Chocolate, where artistry and flavor meet in every bite. Her chocolate journey began in 2020, when a return home to New Jersey and a spark of inspiration in the kitchen led her to experiment with bonbons, pies, and hot cocoa bombs. What started as a holiday side project quickly transformed into a full-time pursuit…and, ultimately, a brand known for bold flavors, striking design, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Each chocolate is made by hand: molds polished to a mirror finish, cocoa butter brushed on like paint, chocolate tempered for that signature “snap,” and fillings layered with intention. It’s a process that reflects both discipline and imagination - values that have earned Lauren recognition far beyond her local roots.
In 2024, Lauren appeared as the 13th baker on the Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship (Season 11), a debut that connected her chocolates with fans nationwide.
She has also been named one of NJ.com’s “Women to Watch” for her role in shaping the regional food scene at the Jersey Shore.
Today, her creations ship across the country (her first Alaskan order marked a proud milestone) and she is opening a flagship location in Point Pleasant, NJ in November 2025. For Lauren, chocolate is not only a craft but a conversation: between beauty and taste, precision and playfulness, tradition and innovation.
With every box, she invites you to savor that balance.