Candy Blog

1. 

   Thanks, Cybele—I had been particularly curious about the Hot Cocoa Kisses.  Now I’ll know to pass them up!

   I’ve always been perplexed by flavors like “hot chocolate” or “chocolate pudding” (hence my curiosity).  After all, what distinguishes these two “flavors” from each other (or from anything else chocolate, for that matter) is not the flavor itself, but the medium in which it is delivered, no?  If I love “hot cocoa,” I love the fact that it’s, well, *hot,* that it’s a sippable liquid, that it comes in a mug or cup that will warm my hands, that I can float marshmallows or a dollop of cream in it, and so on.  The only part of that experience that a Hershey’s kiss can deliver is the chocolate part—but there already is a perfectly good chocolate kiss! 

   I just don’t get it.

   Comment by good enough cook on 10/03/07 at 8:44 am #
2. 

   Dulce de Leche are fantastic but rich. The caramel gives you that “stinging” sensation on the back of the throat.
   I found them at the Hershey’s store in Times Square and I’ve seen them here in Texas.

   Comment by Katie on 10/03/07 at 9:44 am #
3. 

   The Neopolitan ones are pretty gross. The fake strawberry flavor is much more objectionable as a solid candy than as a filling, and it overpowers the other two layers. Not recommended.

   Comment by Sarah on 10/03/07 at 10:06 am #
4. 

   Good Enough Cook really sums up the whole Hot Cocoa issue well (wow, is this serious enough to be an issue? ). If they really wanted to recreate Hot Cocoa as a chocolate candy, then it should be filled with marshmallow creme. Or be tipped in marshmallow flavored confection. Otherwise, it just seems like the truffle, which was not very interesting. I’ll stick to the “sippable liquid”.

   And I’d like see them try a caramel with dark chocolate to help cut the sweetness. For now I will stick to my delightfully medicinal Dark Cherry Cordials. Mmmmmm.

   Comment by Kate on 10/03/07 at 10:19 am #
5. 

   Since you asked….

   Double Chocolate Fudge Kisses -bah, these didn’t strike me as anything different from normal Kisses.

   Strawberry Dark Chocolate Kisses -I *really* likd these. The strawberry flavor was strong, kinda artifical, but nice.
   
   Orange Dark Chocolate Kisses- Nice orange flavor. I thought these were nice, but not worth a second buy.
   
   Orange Creme Kisses- Gross.

   Confetti Kisses - Didn’t like these at all.

   Neapolitan Kisses - Meh. Didn’t care for these much. None of the flavors particularly stood out.

   Candy Cane Kisses-LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these! They’re my Smooth ‘n Melty without the trans fats! I still have a bag saved from last Christmas.

   
   Since I’ve tried them at home, I just really love those matcha kisses. I find them strangely addicting….I wish I grabbed more!

   Comment by Sera on 10/03/07 at 10:31 am #
6. 

   I’m a fan of Hershey Kisses, but I’ve always stuck with the traditional milk chocolate, and occasionally the Hugs.  I haven’t even tried the Peanut Butter Kisses yet, and I’m a huge PB fan!  I suppose this is because I tend not to buy big bags of candy, because, well, I’m afraid I’ll eat it all!

   That being said, some of these sound interesting.  Mint Truffle, Dulce de Leche, and Dark Espresso sound up my alley.  Cheesecake sounds like a baaad idea.  I love cheesecake but I can’t see this working.

   The camouflage kisses are odd, especially since they don’t seem to be some kind of movie tie in!  I think that instead of being all milk chocolate, there should be a mix of all the different kinds of kisses in there.  So the camouflage makes it sort of like a Hershey’s Kisses roulette!  ..but that just my own two cents!

   Comment by Alicia on 10/03/07 at 2:40 pm #
7. 

   While we haven’t tried them, we spotted the Cheesecake ones at Sam’s club this past weekend.

   Comment by Joe on 10/03/07 at 5:12 pm #
8. 

   I am going to write a letter to Hersheys. All of these new flavors and not one of them is Mexican Chocolate? =(

   Comment by Breda on 10/04/07 at 4:18 am #
9. 

   i thought the dulce de leche kisses were way, way too sweet (and that’s coming from someone who can eat an entire bag of candy corn in one sitting!)

   so far, the only limited edition that i really liked were the candy cane kisses.  i’d like to try cheesecake, though, that sounds kinda cool.

   incidentally, marshall fields Frango offers a hot chocolate truffle that’s pretty good… as mentioned above, it has a little “core” of marshmallow-flavored confection surrounded by a not-too-sweet chocolate coating.

   Comment by ruffy on 10/04/07 at 7:12 am #
10. 

    Jeez - the hot cocoa and green tea ones sound awesome! Is there a way to get a sampler bag of all the anniversary flavors? I want to try them all but probably can’t afford to.

    Comment by Hillary on 10/04/07 at 11:15 am #
11. 

    Unless there’s a new version of them, the Dulce de Leche kisses are “white chocolate” coated, not milk chocolate.

    They’re…really over-poweringly sweet and suffer the same problem as the other goo-filled Kisses, i.e. they make a really, really big mess if squished in the bag!

    Comment by Kelsey on 10/04/07 at 10:46 pm #
12. 

    A friend tried the cheesecake kisses at a doctor’s office, loved them and went to great length’s to find out where they are sold—only at Sam’s Club around here.  She gave me a sample, and I’m ready to head to Sam’s to buy a bag myself.  I haven’t tried many of the other flavor’s of kisses, but these are great!  My friend and I are both hoping they won’t be a limited edition.

    Comment by Linda on 10/10/07 at 11:24 am #
13. 

    What a great site!  Just stumbled across it while looking for nutritionals on Guittard Smooth N’ Melty kisses.  No luck on the net, even on the Guittard site.

    Would anyone happen to know what the calorie and fat content is in these addictive little candies?

    Thanks!

    Comment by Cheri on 10/10/07 at 12:34 pm #
14. 

    Just tried the Hot Cocoa kisses.  There are ok. Alot better then the truffle kisses. The cherry cordial kisses are my true weakness along w/ the plain old milk chocolate kisses.  Candy corn kisses were just sweet period. Yuck..The Neapolitan kisses were ok. I would love to try the cheesecake or matcha kisses.  How do we get some of these? Will have to try the candy cane kiss this year. The coconut kiss was ok and I love coconut.  Is Hershey open for some ideas?

    Comment by Mary on 10/10/07 at 6:29 pm #
15. 

    are the confetti kisses available anymore?

    Comment by sharonmorse on 12/06/07 at 12:13 pm #
16. 

    Are the camouflage ones available anywhere???

    Comment by ashley on 12/11/07 at 8:08 am #
17. 

    Ashley - I’ve heard that they carry the camo ones at the Hershey store in Times Square in NYC and at Chocolate World in Hershey PA.

    Comment by Cybele on 12/11/07 at 8:58 am #
18. 

    I am SO addicted to the cheesecake ones!

    They ARE really GOOD

    I have so far only seen them at super kmart in
    Tucson AZ and they are pricey a 5 piece pack
    is $1.00

    I have yet to find them in bags like all of the other flavors

    I happen to also like the candy cane kisses and the cherry cordial ones - (light chocolate).

    I didnt care for the mint ones

    the carmel ones are okay but I am not a carmel nut
    I can take it or leave it

    bring on the NY Cheesecake Hershey Kisses!

    anybody know who is carrying them yet in AZ?

    Have seen large bags of them for sale on ebay and a few other sites online, but would prefer a local purchase - thanks

    Comment by Lisa on 1/13/08 at 5:17 pm #
19. 

    Hey Everyone

      It is official: the Cheesecake kisses are finally available at Walmart—at least on the East Coast. Also, Walmart has the Java Twix and some kind of new reeses flavored whoppers

    Comment by Jennifer on 1/19/08 at 5:42 pm #
20. 

    The Hot cocoa hershey kisses are amazing!  I do not like the original hershey kisses but LOVE the HOT COCOA ones…. yummmm
      Amanda

    Comment by Amanda on 1/23/08 at 8:31 am #
21. 

    Apparently where I’m at, they’ve started selling the Cheesecake Kisses as a Valentine’s special at our local Supercenter. I enjoyed them, but I’m also glad that they’re special edition- it’s the kind of flavor I’d rather reserve for a special once in a while treat.

    Off topic though- have you had the Chocolate Skittles yet? They’re… interesting.

    Comment by Beth on 1/29/08 at 3:24 pm #
22. 

    i love hershey chocolate of any kind.however i have not as had the pleasure of trying all of your kisses. i am willing to become a taste tester anytime .hugs and kisses   paul

    Comment by paul bourque on 10/02/08 at 11:02 am #
23. 

    i loveeeeeeee the cheese cake ones !
    i had them last year and cannot find them for the life of me any more !
    anyone know where to find them in balt?

    Comment by samantha on 10/04/10 at 12:25 pm #

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