Who doesn’t enjoy unwrapping a few Hershey’s Kisses every now and then? This candy not only allows you to get a taste of chocolate, without feeling guilty, but it also takes many people back to their childhood. But, why just snack on Hershey’s Kisses when you could turn them into a delicious snack or dessert? Here are a few creative ideas to get you started.
Creative Uses for Hershey’s Kisses #1: Chocolate Center Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are delicious on their own, but why not take them over the top by adding a chocolate center? All you have to do is take your favorite peanut butter cookie dough, you could even use store bought cookie dough if you wanted, and place Hershey’s Kisses in the center of each cookie. Experiment a little and try some of the new flavors of Hershey’s Kisses as well as the original.
Creative Uses for Hershey’s Kisses #2: Kissable Trail Mix
Hershey’s Kisses now come in a snack sized form called Kissables. These little candies work great in a delicious trail mix. Just combine the candy with your favorite nuts, dried fruits, and seeds. This is a great snack for your desk drawer at work.
Creative Uses for Hershey’s Kisses #3: Chocolate Lava Brownie Cups
If you love chocolate lava cakes, but don’t want to go to all the trouble make them, just use Hershey’s Kisses and brownie mix to get the same effect. All you have to do is prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions and pour the batter into muffin cups. In the center of each muffin cup, place two Hershey’s Kisses. Bake until the edges of the brownies are done and serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.
Creative Uses for Hershey’s Kisses #4: Chocolate Turnovers
Another great way to use Hershey’s Kisses is to make chocolate turnovers. All you need to make this delicious dessert is Hershey’s Kisses and puff pastry. Take a sheet of puff pastry and cut into six squares. Place a few Hershey’s Kisses in each piece of the puff pastry and the fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork. Cut slits in the top of the dough, brush with a simple egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake until golden brown. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream.
Creative Uses for Hershey’s Kisses #5: Chocolate Kissed Cookie Bars
The next time you make cookie bars, skip the chocolate chips and use Hershey’s Kisses instead. You can actually find smaller Hershey’s Kisses in the baking department. These are great in cookie bars because they are like big chocolate chunks.
Creative Uses for Hershey’s Kisses #6: Double Chocolate Muffins
The next time you make chocolate muffins, add additional flavor and texture by using Hershey’s Kisses. Again, you will want to use the kind you find in the baking aisle. These are great served warm or at room temperature.
Creative Uses for Hershey’s Kisses #7: Cake Decorations
One last way to use Hershey’s Kisses is to decorate cakes. These are perfect for everything from castle tower toppers to mushrooms on a log cake.
