17 Sweet Recipes to Make with Chocolate Kisses (2024)

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17 Sweet Recipes to Make with Chocolate Kisses (1)Nicole DosterUpdated: Feb. 18, 2024

    Filled with sweet chocolate kisses, these recipes for cookies, cupcakes and more make the perfect treats.

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    Candy Cane Blossom Cookies

    We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington

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    Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

    Here's proof that peanut butter and chocolate just belong together. These peanut butter blossom cookies are an easy family favorite and never fails to make my children smile. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, North Carolina

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    No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms

    Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana

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    Chocolate Monkey Bread

    We enjoy this chocolate monkey bread as we open gifts on Christmas. It's impossible to resist. —Heather Deterding, Odenton, Maryland

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    Spiced Cappuccino Kiss Cookies

    This recipe combines two of my favorite flavors: coffee and cinnamon. You can always find them on my holiday treat trays. —Cynthia Messenger, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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    Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

    Everyone who tries these beloved gems is amazed that they use only five ingredients. Baking cookies doesn't get much easier than this. —Dee Davis, Sun City, Arizona

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    Christmas Eve Mice

    Assembling these merry mice is so much fun that the kids will definitely want to help. My daughter gave me the recipe, along with a warning...your guests just might think these treats are too cute to eat! —Margene Pons, West Valley City, Utah

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    Meringue Kisses

    There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois

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    Candy Cane Blossom Cookies

    We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington

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    Gingerbread Kisses

    Whether you call them kisses or hugs, these cookies show nothing but love when served warm from the oven. They'er typically made with a peanut butter dough, but the ginger and spices in these thumbprints are a fun Christmastime spin on an all-time favorite. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

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    Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies

    I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because of the cinnamon in the batter and the caramel kiss on top. We love the cinnamon-caramel combination, but you could switch out the kiss for a different festive flavor. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

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    Secret Kiss Cookies

    Here's a recipe that's literally sealed with a "kiss." This cookie's bound to tickle any sweet tooth. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana

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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

    Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served! For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community

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    Cherry Kiss Cookies

    Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

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    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a chocolate treat to share. These terrific chocolate thumbprint cookies were an instant success. Once they debuted, I had to make them many more times. —Laura Bryant German, W. Warren, Massachusetts

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    Originally Published: December 06, 2018

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    Nicole Doster

    With nearly a decade of experience creating content for various lifestyle publishers and eCommerce brands, Nicole combines her love of at-home cooking with her expertise in product reviews and digital content creation to lead the award-winning shopping editorial team across Taste of Home, Family Handyman and Reader's Digest. As TMB's content director, affiliate, she oversees strategy, operations and planning for all product testing and shopping content, to bring readers recommendations and inspiration you can trust.Before joining the affiliate team, Nicole edited hundreds of recipe and food lifestyle articles for Taste of Home working closely with our Test Kitchen team and network of contributors. With a passion for baking, comfort food and hosting get-togethers you'll often see Nicole testing new products that make life easier. As a former barista in Chicago and Baltimore, she's slung hundreds of cappuccinos and doppio espressos in her lifetime and she will talk your ear off about the best gadgets to make cafe-quality coffee at home. When she's not hunched over her laptop, she's either fixating on her latest DIY home renovation or on a walk with her rescue pup, Huey.

    17 Sweet Recipes to Make with Chocolate Kisses (2024)

    FAQs

    Can you use kisses as melting chocolate? ›

    A standard 12 ounce bag of Kisses contains 72 individually wrapped candies. Melting the whole bag will result in about 1.5 cups (350 ml) of melted chocolate. A wide, shallow bowl is often recommended for melting chocolate.

    How many chocolate kisses does Hershey make a day? ›

    We are not exactly sure how many KISSES Chocolates are eaten each year, but we make 70 million of them each day!

    Why are kisses called kisses? ›

    Some say that could have been coined from the sound the chocolate machine made when the chocolate came out of it. Others say that the word 'kiss' was a common confectionary term at the time to refer to a small piece of candy. Milton Hershey filed a trademark for Hershey's Kisses back in 1921.

    What is the string on a Hershey's Kiss called? ›

    A narrow strip of paper, called a plume, sticks out from the top of each Hershey's Kiss wrapper. Originally designed as a flag for the "Hershey's" brand, the printed paper plumes were added to the Kisses product wrapper in 1921 to distinguish the Hershey's Kiss from its competitors who were offering similar products.

    Do Hershey Kisses melt easily? ›

    They are a rich chocolate flavor, however they do tend to melt if you do not keep them in a cooler environment.

    What is the best way to melt Hershey Kisses? ›

    Place chocolate in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on 30% power. Stir well and continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Note: if only a few lumps remain in the melted chocolate, microwave for only 15 seconds on 30% power.

    What was Hershey called before Hershey? ›

    Hershey, PA, was originally named Derry Church. 14. Hershey, PA has no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The town's municipal services are provided by Derry Township, which is part of Dauphin County, PA.

    What is Hershey's number one selling candy? ›

    Reese's is the No. 1 selling candy brand in the United States and has been Hershey's best-selling product since 1969.

    Why are Hershey Kisses so expensive? ›

    Hershey raised its candy prices last year to offset rising costs and last month implemented what it called a “small” price increase for grocery store items such as chocolate baking chips and syrup. But there may be a limit to how high prices can go.

    How many flavors of Hershey Kisses are there? ›

    What are the flavors of Hershey Kisses? Throughout the decades, there have been many flavors of Hershey's Kisses. As of 2023, there are 15 flavors available on the shelves right now including Chocolate Dipped Strawberry, Lava Cake Dark Chocolate and more.

    What does kisses mean from a girl? ›

    It really does not matter if that kiss leads to a relationship, but a kiss from a girl means she trusts you, finds your different and distinct from others, and rates your highly in her mind. Gone are those days when a kiss would have been considered as a green signal to a relationship. Don't judge any girl for that.

    When did Hershey stop using foil? ›

    In 2003, to enhance product freshness, Hershey discontinued its traditional foil innerwrap and paper wrapper and began wrapping its milk chocolate bars with a single fin-seal film wrapper. Additionally, Hershey Foods Corporation officially changes its name to The Hershey Company in 2005.

    What is in a Hershey hug? ›

    HERSHEY'S HUGS Milk Chocolate and White Creme Candy is a sweet way to share the joy of the season. These cuddly confections have the same shape as HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates, but tightly hugged by stripes of white creme.

    Why do Hershey eggs taste different? ›

    ' It's not just about the shape though. Easter eggs are actually made differently to normal chocolate. Ann Murray, the managing director of LIR Chocolates, told MirrorOnline that chocolate eggs are made differently to chocolate bars to ensure that they have a different 'eat quality'.

    What candy is good for kissing? ›

    Try lollipops or flavored hard candies (fruity, butterscotch, mint, etc.) Chocolate might be messier, but you can give it a shot if you and your partner both like it!

    What can I use if I don't have melting chocolate? ›

    Your best bet for a substitute for melted chocolate is to melt down chips or chopped pieces of any similar chocolate style. Learn the best way to melt chocolate and try a homemade chocolate sauce recipe that tops anything you can buy in a squeeze bottle.

    Can you use any chocolate as melting chocolate? ›

    Top-quality semisweet and bittersweet chocolates are good choices. The best choice is couverture, which is favored by candy-making pros. Chocolate comes in solid bars or different size chips and discs. If you're using chocolate bars, chop them into uniform pieces so they'll melt evenly.

    What type of chocolate is best for melting? ›

    Choosing your chocolate

    Chocolate melts faster the higher the percentage of cocoa butter and fat, so dark chocolate melts the fastest. Once melted, it's glossy and has a good viscosity. Good-quality dark chocolate with no less than 70 per cent cocoa solids will leave you with a darker, richer flavour.

    What chocolate can I use instead of candy melts? ›

    To replace candy melts your best options are compound chocolate, almond bark, or couverture chocolate.

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