Whoever said diamonds were a woman's best friend...well, they were right.  But chocolate comes in at a VERY close second!

If you are looking for a new way to entertain but are running out of creative ideas, why not host a Chocoholics Anonymous party?  If you have a group of girlfriends who get together every month, then this is perfect for you!!  Women all across the country are indulging in some of the most decadent chocolate treats including:

Chocolate martinis, Chocolate fondue, Chocolate truffles and Dipping into a chocolate fountain!

Here’s your guide to hosting the ultimate chocolate party!

No Chocolate party is complete with out recipes all Chocoholics are sure to LOVE:

Chocolate Almond Fondue

1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon almond extract
24 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup amaretto

For Dipping:
Strawberries, Bananas, Pound cake, Butter cookies, Apples

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine half-and-half and almond extract. Heat until bubbles begin to form at edge of cream. Do not boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in chocolate chips, stirring constantly. Once all of the chocolate is melted and incorporated, slowly stir in amaretto until combined.

Pour chocolate mixture into fondue pot and serve with goodies for dipping.

No Fondue Pot?  Pour mixture into a serving bowl and just reheat in the microwave during the evening.

Make it simple!  Omit almond extract and amaretto for plain chocolate fondue. It’s still delicious! 

White Chocolate Raspberry Martini

Ice
1 part white chocolate liqueur
1 part vanilla flavored vodka
1 tablespoon Chambord Liquer, per glass
Frozen Raspberries, for garnish

Add white chocolate liqueur and vodka to a pitcher filled with ice. Shake to chill and strain into martini glass. Slowly pour a small amount of Chambord along edge of glass. Garnish with two frozen raspberries per glass.

Chocolatinis

Ice
1 part Godiva liqueur
1 part vanilla flavored vodka
Half and Half
Cocoa Sugar 

Dip martini glasses in water to moisten rims. Then dip in cocoa sugar along edge of glass.  Add Godiva liqueur, vanilla vodka and a splash of half and half to a shaker filled with ice. Shake to chill and strain into martini glass. Enjoy this delicious drink!

Molton Lava Cakes (Serves 6)

6 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange liqueur

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Grease 6 (6-ounce) custard cups. Melt the chocolates and butter in the microwave, or in a double boiler. Add the flour and sugar to chocolate mixture. Stir in the eggs and yolks until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and orange liqueur. Divide the batter evenly among the custard cups. Place in the oven and bake for 14 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center will be runny. Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates

Tip:  Don’t forget appetizers so your party guests don’t go hungry! Simple finger foods and dips go great with the chocolate treats.

Ask your guests to bring their favorite chocolate candies to share.  Chocolate covered pretzels, nuts and fruit make great goodies to put out in bowls.

Print out a Chocolate Martini and/or fondue recipe on postcard stock for each guest to take home.

Have each guest bring their favorite chocolate recipe printed out on a card to swap.  

Get your guests in the party mood with this fun Chocolate-themed ice breaker:

When all guests have arrived, tape a piece of paper with the name of a famous chocolate bar on each guests back.  Have them walk around asking all guests 10 Yes/No questions until they figure out which candy bar they are. This is a great way for guests to get to know one another!

Examples:  Snickers, Reeses Peanut Butter Cup, Twix, Pay Day, Baby Ruth, M&Ms, Butterfinger, Almond Joy, Nestle Crunch Bar, 100Grand, Milk Duds, Whoppers

And since we're always in the mood for Johnny Depp, no Chocoholics Anonymous Party is complete without "Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" or "Chocolat" playing in the background!