This blog post was originally posted on May 8, 2015 and was updated on October 16, 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

Are you a chocolate lover? Then, believe it or not, Spain is the country for you!<\/h3>\n

Though the Spanish are more known for their wine and amazing ham, there are numerous Spanish sweets that will help all chocolate lovers\u00a0get their chocolate fix. Whether you’re after an indulgent chocolatey breakfast, a chocolate treat from one of the amazing bakeries in Madrid<\/a> at lunch, or something to tame your cravings after dinner<\/a> – Madrid\u00a0has something for you! Our\u00a0chocolate lover’s guide to Madrid explains the delicious treats in the city that\u00a0all chocolate fanatics will love, and of course, where to find them.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Photo Credit: Sheila Herman<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Palmeras de Chocolate<\/h2>\n

This heart-shaped cookie is seen all over Spain and is hugely popular with locals. Made with puff pastry, resulting in a delicious, flaky texture sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, you can see why the Spanish like it so much. To make it even sweeter, after they\u2019re baked, the cookies are coated with a generous helping of chocolate – yum! It’s no wonder why this sweet treat tops our chocolate lover’s guide to Madrid.
\nInsider’s Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Head over to El Riojano<\/a>\u00a0(Calle Mayor, 10)<\/em>, a 160\u00a0year old bakery that counts the Spanish royal family as loyal customers and contains some exceptional palmeras de chocolate.<\/em><\/p>\n

Churros<\/del> con Chocolate<\/h2>\n

Start your day the Spanish way, with a breakfast of churros con chocolate<\/em><\/a>. These treats are made from a simple dough of butter, eggs, water and flour. To give churros<\/em> their distinctive look, the dough is passed through a star-shaped tip before being deep-fried. Dip the churros<\/em>\u00a0into a hot cup of thick, melted chocolate for a perfect start to any day.
\nInsider’s Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Get your fix at Chocolateria San Gin\u00e9s<\/a>\u00a0(Pasadizo San Gin\u00e9s, 5)<\/em>, a celebrated establishment that sells\u00a0churros con chocolate<\/em>\u00a024\/7 every day of the year.<\/p>\n

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