Award-winning chocolate
handcrafted in Occoquan, VA

Visit our new retail shop at 304 Mill St, Occoquan, VA!

Potomac Chocolate is a small American craft chocolate maker in Woodbridge, Virginia.

In my absurdly small workshop, I transform ethically sourced raw cacao into award-winning craft chocolate. My process has one goal: to create delicious bean-to-bar chocolate that highlights the unique flavors of each cacao origin. Learn more about Potomac Chocolate or my chocolate making process.

-Ben Rasmussen
Chocolate Maker & Owner, Potomac Chocolate

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The new panner arrived a day earlier than expected

The new panner arrived a day earlier than expected!

It's served me well enough for a while, but it's t

It's served me well enough for a while, but it's time to upgrade from my little KitchenAid Panning Attachment. I'm planning to do a lot more chocolate-covered stuff soon, so I've just ordered a real-deal panning machine.

Stay tuned for some new stuff soon!

Side note: I love new equipment. 😀

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Announcing our new Peppermint Bark! It's a layer o

Announcing our new Peppermint Bark! It's a layer of our Dominican 70% dark chocolate with a layer of white chocolate, topped with a generous sprinkling of Doscher's Old-Fashioned Candy Canes!

We've actually been selling this for a few weeks at our shop in Occoquan, but it's been selling too fast (and we've been too slammed to make enough) to put it up on the website. We're now able to make it available through both!

On a side note, this is the first-ever product that Potomac has made with white chocolate...but won't be the last. 🙂

#potomacchocolate #craftchocolate #handcrafted #beantobar #peppermintbark #peppermint #candycanes #darkchocolate #whitechocolate #shopsmall #shoplocal #occoquanva #occoquan #ocq #happyholidays

Packed up a ton of bonbons for some holiday orders

Packed up a ton of bonbons for some holiday orders! There's still time to order for delivery before Christmas!

#potomacchocolate #handcrafted #beantobar #bonbons #gifts #shopsmall #shopsmallva

Someone made a gingerbread house version of my bui

Someone made a gingerbread house version of my building! It's entered in the Occoquan Holiday Fest gingerbread contest. You can see it (and vote for it!) at River Mill Park today during the artisan market from 10-5.

While you're here, why not check out the real deal and get yourself some drinking chocolate? 😀

Don't forget that the free shuttle is available today to avoid having to deal with parking.

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I'll be at the Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival

I'll be at the Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival this Sunday! This is my first time doing this festival and I've heard great things about it. I'm really looking forward to it! If you're in the area, stop by Sunday, 12/4 from 11-5!

Reposted from @annapolischocolatefestival
Tickets are on sale now - avoid lines and purchase them on-line. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate will be waiting for you to taste and purchase during this event. There will be holiday gift vendors and entertainment for the entire family. A sweet day of Chocolate awaits you on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 11-5pm. Children under 12 FREE. https://www.annapolischocolatebingefestival.com

It's that time of year again--cookie butter is bac

It's that time of year again--cookie butter is back! Jars and cookie butter bonbons are now available at our Occoquan shop and our online shop!

Like everything in our shop, we make our cookie butter from scratch. We start with speculaas cookies that are baked fresh in-house. These cookies are similar to gingerbread cookies, but spiced with our blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and more.

Once baked and cooled, these crunchy cookies are pulverized into crumbs and ground smooth with two organic oils in one of our small stone grinders. The result is a smooth and creamy spread, perfect for spreading on toast or fruit, or even better, just enjoyed by the spoonful. 🙂

Side note, these cookies are also the cookies that are crumbled into our seasonal Milk & Cookies bars.

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We, along with a bunch of other shops here in Occo

We, along with a bunch of other shops here in Occoquan, will be open later than usual this upcoming Saturday for Occoquan's annual tree lighting and kickoff for Holiday Fest!

As part of Holiday Fest, there will be free shuttle service provided by the Occoquan Business Partners. The shuttle will run from noon-9 this Saturday and will continue every Saturday until 12/17 and on Sunday, 12/4.

More info on Holiday Fest here: @visitoccoquan

Stop in for some thick, rich drinking chocolate and pick up a few gifts for the holidays!
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Reposted from @visitoccoquan
Shop Occoquan throughout the day and enjoy our popular Annual Tree Lighting! When you #shopsmall and #shoplocal, you're supporting your neighborhood artists, shopkeeps, restaurant owners and their hardworking staff. Businesses are busy curating unique holiday selections just for you!

🎄 Tree Lighting (6pm) at Town Hall
🔥 Fire Pits & Smores (5-8pm) at River Mill Park
🛍️ Shop Late (until 8pm) throughout town
🎶 The New Dominion Choraliers (afternoon) throughout town
🍷 Walk the Historic District with your Drink (4-8pm)
🚌 FREE Shuttle Service (12-9pm) from 123/Old Bridge VDOT lot

See the link in our @visitoccoquan bio for details!
Reposted from @visitoccoquan

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