The hat goes around the office. You reach in, unfold the little scrap of paper and... oh no. It's Dave from accounts. You've said about four words to Dave, ever, and two of them were "morning" and "printer". The budget is $15, the party is next Friday, and you have absolutely no idea what Dave likes.
Don't panic. This is exactly what chocolate was made for. Nobody unwraps a beautifully boxed Christmas chocolate and thinks, "Hmm, not for me." It's the gift that says "I put thought into this" without needing to know Dave's star sign, his footy team or how he takes his coffee. And the best bit? A little bit of chocolate goes a very long way at Christmas.
We've rounded up 10 chocolate Secret Santa gifts under $15, from festive gift boxes to fun Christmas novelties like our Gingerbread Man Lollipop. Our three favourites are the Almond Wreath with Jelly Bellies, Father Christmas in milk chocolate and the 4 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment, each one nicely presented and looking like a lot more than it costs.
Whether you're shopping for a work Kris Kringle, a teacher, a friend or someone who's tricky to buy for, you don't have to spend a fortune to make someone smile. Browse our Christmas gifts under $15, or read on for our favourites.
Updated October 2026. Prices were checked when this list was updated, so click through to see current stock.
All ten gifts at a glance
| Gift | Price | Weight | Good for | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gingerbread Man Lollipop in Milk Chocolate | $5.95 | 20g | Kids, or a small extra | Milk chocolate |
| Bauble with Milk Chocolate Speckles | $6.50 | 50g | Someone who loves decorating the tree | Milk chocolate |
| "Christmas Wishes" Lollipop in Milk Chocolate | $7.95 | 55g | A fun, light-hearted swap | Milk chocolate |
| 4 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment | $9.95 | 50g | Fans of classic Christmas flavours | Contains alcohol and almonds |
| Vegan Honeycomb in Mylk Chocolate | $10.95 | 125g | Vegan recipients | Vegan |
| Father Christmas in Milk Chocolate | $10.95 | 90g | Anyone at all: the safe pick | Milk chocolate |
| Bundaberg Xmas Pudding Dark Chocolates | $13.95 | 110g | Dark chocolate fans | Rum-flavoured liqueur centres |
| 6 Pack Christmas Gingerbread Milk Chocolates | $13.95 | 80g | Ginger lovers | Contains gluten |
| "Christmas Cheers" Stubby in Milk Chocolate | $13.95 | 120g | The office joker | Milk chocolate |
| Almond Wreath with Jelly Bellies | $14.95 | 100g | Someone who hosts Christmas | Contains almonds |
Secret Santa gifts under $10
1) Gingerbread Man Lollipop in Milk Chocolate, $5.95
A creamy milk chocolate gingerbread man on a stick, hand-decorated with white chocolate and made in Melbourne. At $5.95, it's the cheapest gift on the list, so it works as a gift for kids or as a small extra alongside something else.
Shop the Gingerbread Man Lollipop in Milk Chocolate
2) Bauble with Milk Chocolate Speckles, $6.50
A clear bauble hand-filled with 50g of milk chocolate speckles and finished with a red ribbon and swing tag. It's a gift and a Christmas decoration in one, which makes it a good pick for someone who goes all out on the tree.
Shop the Bauble with Milk Chocolate Speckles
3) "Christmas Wishes" Lollipop in Milk Chocolate, $7.95
Looking for something fun rather than fancy? This solid couverture milk chocolate lollipop has "Christmas Wishes" hand-piped in white chocolate. Buy one, or buy two and tie them together as a little bouquet for $15.90. Just over budget, but nobody's counting.
Shop the "Christmas Wishes" Lollipop in Milk Chocolate
4) 4 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment, $9.95
A grown-up gift for someone who loves classic Christmas flavours. The dusty pink box holds two Christmas Caramels (soft caramel in milk chocolate) and two Christmas Plum Puddings (nuts, dried fruit, Grand Marnier and rum in milk chocolate). Note that the plum puddings contain alcohol and the box contains almonds.
Shop the 4 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment
Secret Santa gifts from $10 to $15
5) Vegan Honeycomb in Mylk Chocolate, $10.95
If your Secret Santa recipient is vegan, this is the one. It's a 125g gift bag of honeycomb covered in vegan mylk chocolate, and it's the biggest bag on the list for the price. You'll find more options in our vegan-friendly range.
Shop the Vegan Honeycomb in Mylk Chocolate Gift Bag
6) Father Christmas in Milk Chocolate, $10.95
The jolly man himself, in hollow Chocilo milk chocolate, wrapped in a cello bag with a ribbon. If you know nothing at all about your recipient, this is the safest pick on the list.
Shop Father Christmas in Milk Chocolate
7) Chocolatier Australia Bundaberg Xmas Pudding Dark Chocolates, $13.95
Ten individually wrapped dark chocolates with a Bundaberg Xmas Pudding liqueur centre, so they taste like Christmas pudding. They're good for sharing, which makes them a smart choice for a recipient who'll take them back to their desk. The liqueur is rum-flavoured, and the product page lists the alcohol at no more than 0.5% by volume.
Shop the Bundaberg Xmas Pudding Dark Chocolates Gift Box
8) 6 Pack Christmas Gingerbread Milk Chocolates, $13.95
Six milk chocolates filled with crunchy crumbs, ground ginger and spices in a creamy centre, presented in a dusty pink gift box. A little sophisticated, a little fun, and ready to wrap. These contain gluten.
Shop the 6 Pack Christmas Gingerbread Milk Chocolates
9) "Christmas Cheers" Stubby in Milk Chocolate, $13.95
Your eyes aren't deceiving you: it's a life-sized chocolate stubby. The hollow milk chocolate shell has "Christmas Cheers" hand-piped in white chocolate and comes in a cello bag with a red ribbon. Made for the office joker.
Shop the "Christmas Cheers" Stubby in Milk Chocolate
10) Almond Wreath with Jelly Bellies, $14.95
Our most impressive gift for under $15. It's a handmade wreath of roasted almonds in dark chocolate, decorated with Jelly Belly beans and packed in a gift box. The recipient can eat it straight away or use it as a Christmas table decoration. It also comes in milk chocolate.
Shop the Almond Wreath in Dark Chocolate with Jelly Bellies
Secret Santa questions, answered
What is a good Secret Santa gift under $15?
Something most people enjoy that looks like more than it cost. A gift-boxed chocolate such as the Almond Wreath ($14.95) or Father Christmas ($10.95) ticks both boxes, and it doesn't matter how well you know the person.
Is Kris Kringle the same as Secret Santa?
Yes. It's the same gift swap, and Kris Kringle is the name many Australian workplaces use for it. Every gift on this list works for either.
Is there a vegan Secret Santa gift on this list?
Yes, the Vegan Honeycomb in Mylk Chocolate ($10.95). There are more options in our vegan friendly range.
Do any of these gifts contain alcohol or nuts?
The 4 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment contains alcohol (in the plum puddings) and almonds. The Bundaberg Xmas Pudding chocolates have a rum-flavoured liqueur centre. The Almond Wreath contains almonds. Every product page lists full allergen details, so check there if your recipient has an allergy.
Will my order arrive before Christmas?
Australia Post delivery usually takes 2 to 4 business days and can take longer in the weeks before Christmas. The last day to order for Christmas delivery is [CONFIRM DATE WITH CHOCILO]. Deliveries to the NT, Queensland and WA are paused from December to February because of the heat. Click and collect from our Ivanhoe shop is free, and delivery is free on orders over $125, which is handy if you're buying for the whole office. See our delivery page for details.
How long will the chocolate keep?
Our chocolates have a shelf life of 12 months from manufacture, and the date is printed on the pack. Store them somewhere cool and dry, ideally 14 to 18 degrees, and away from strong light and smells. In an Australian summer, that means not leaving them in the car.
More Christmas gift ideas
Want more choice? Browse the full Christmas Gifts Under $15 collection, or step up to Christmas Gifts Under $30. Buying for school? See our teacher Christmas gift ideas, or shop the full Christmas range.