A delicately prepared chocolate can make a woman's heart sing, a child's mouth smile, and a crossing guard's whistle taste even more like justice. Stock up on tasty times with today’s Groupon: for $6, you get one pound of fudge at The Heart of Iowa Marketplace in West Des Moines (an $11.95 value). This Groupon is only valid in-store.

The Heart of Iowa Marketplace has purveyed classic Iowa-themed gifts and gourmet foodstuffs in Historic Valley Junction for more than 25 years. Alongside Hawkeye gear, Heart of Iowa’s homemade fudge sits heavily, pondering its dense inner depths and a past life as a bar of gold. Thick cream and real butter collaborate to form the smooth, rich solid that melts upon contact with eager taste buds. Perennial flavor favorites include chocolate walnut and peanut butter swirl, but nuanced palates may pair well with the Iowa Explosion or salted nut roll. Fudge may also withstand the steady heat of the sun without melting, unlike regular chocolate bars or ceiling fans made of ice.