These gourmet wafers, traditionally known as oplatky, have been hand made in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic since the 18th century.

Also called Christmas wafers, these cookies have been enjoyed as a holiday treat, and year round, all over Europe ever since.

Some notable wafer eaters include Chopin, Wagner, Peter the Great, Goethe, Edward VII of England, and Kaiser Wilhelm himself!

The Sacramento Cookie Factory has been making these wafers in California since 1982.

Founded by a Czech ex-pat, the Factory is committed to using traditional recipes and adhering to strict artisan techniques.

The Mocha Chocolate California Wine Wafers are ready to enjoy right out of the box with your favorite glass of red wine.

The wafers also make an elegant accompaniment to coffee, tea, sorbet, and ice cream.

Try serving them with raspberries and Mascarpone cheese, or create a decadent layered treat with lightly sweetened cream and a fruit of your choice.