17 Sweet Recipes to Make with Chocolate Kisses (2024)

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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

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)

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What was chocolate kisses old name? ›

According to one version it was a confectioner from Paris who, in the 19th century, made the first Kisses. They were called “tête de négre”. Kisses are enjoyed above all in Central Europe but also in England where they are called Angel Kisses, and in Russia where the chocolate cover hides foam made of apple purée.

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Can kisses chocolate melt? ›

If you need to melt Hershey Kisses for a recipe or to drizzle over a dessert, it couldn't be easier! Simply pull off their foil wrappers, pop them in a heat-safe bowl, and use either your microwave or a double boiler to melt them down to a smooth consistency.

How do you calculate the number of Hershey kisses in a jar? ›

An approximate method to calculate the number of sweets in a jar, is to multiply the number along the width and length of the base by the number of sweets in the height of the jar. Granular Matter theory then tells us that on average a jar of mixed shapes will have about a 30% air gap in between the sweets.

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How can I 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.

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Can you chop Hershey Kisses? ›

Unwrap and chop up hershey kisses. (a mix of big and small chunks!)

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What is the oldest chocolate candy? ›

Fry & Sons and currently manufactured by Cadbury. Launched in 1866—nineteen years after Fry's created the first moulded, solid chocolate eating bar (in 1847)— Fry's Chocolate Cream is the first mass-produced chocolate bar and is the world's oldest chocolate bar brand.

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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.

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What year did chocolate kisses come out? ›

HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates were first manufactured in 1907 by the Hershey Chocolate Company in Derry, Pennsylvania.

What is a hot chocolate kiss? ›

KISSES Milk Chocolates filled with marshmallow creme. Inspired by the delicious taste of hot cocoa. Individually wrapped in brown and white foils. Great for candy dishes, stocking stuffers and holiday baking.

What's the hardest chocolate to melt? ›

Dark chocolate typically contains the highest cocoa content of the chocolate types, with around 86% or more cocoa solids. This makes it more resistant to melting. It has a melting point ranging from 113 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (45 to 48 degrees Celsius).

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Is Kisses chocolate tasty? ›

Perfect for sharing, HERSHEY'S Kisses are delicious chocolates that are individually wrapped to make your loved ones feel special. Great for sharing with friends and family; made with delicious chocolate. Suitable for vegetarians and a great choice for anyone who loves delicious, melt-in-mouth chocolates.

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How many Hershey Kisses can fit in a 128 oz jar? ›

Expert-Verified Answer

Based on the estimates of a mason jar volume of 3,785 cubic centimeters and a Hershey's kiss volume of 1.5 cubic centimeters, approximately 2,523 Hershey's kisses would fit in the jar.

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How many Hershey Kisses are in 12 oz? ›

A 12-ounce package contains 340 grams, resulting in 75 Hershey's Kisses per bag. To get an approximation of the number of Hershey's Kisses for other product sizes, simply multiply six (approximate number of kisses per ounce) by the number of ounces listed on the product package.

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What does Hershey do besides candy? ›

The Hershey Company is one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world; it also manufactures baked products, such as cookies and cakes, and sells beverages like milkshakes, as well as other products.

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What does Hershey make besides chocolate? ›

Hershey produces a variety of products that are chocolate or candy based, and The Hershey Company also produces gum. This list excludes licensed items such as beer, cereal, ice cream and chocolate milk, which are made by brands like Yuengling, General Mills, Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, and Natrel.

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How long does Hershey's Kiss last? ›

How long should I keep chocolate? Most confectionery products are at their best flavor for one year after manufacture. Ingredients such as nuts will shorten the shelf life. Products kept beyond recommended "best before" date may have flavor loss or texture changes.