Based in Manila, Philippines, Dessert Comes First is a chronicle of the food-obsessed food writer, Lori Baltazar. This website is all about desserts, restaurants, coffee, and the pleasures of homebaking. Read more about me Kisses in Color
Tue, January 17th of 2006
10:15 am
kisses in formation
Soon to appear at a supermarket near you are these adorable little colored Kisses. They’re called Kissables, brought to us by the good people at Hershey’s. Think “mini-me” Hershey’s Kisses coated in a colorful candy shell. Choose your favorite from among blue, red, yellow, green, and orange. Boo eats only the blue Kissables, which explains the dearth of blue in the photos.
what a kiss from the top looks like
Other candy-coated candies use compound chocolate (hard vegetable fat mixed with sugar, cocoa powder or powdered milk and flavorings) because it’s cheaper and doesn’t melt as easily. I noticed that Hershey’s Kissables uses real chocolate: sugar, cocoa butter, and chocolate lead the ingredient list.
I happened to have a bag of M&M’s lying around, so I shot them together with the Kissables for fun. You make your own conclusions.
face-off or kiss-off?
Hershey’s Kissables
1.5 oz (42 g)
P29.95 at all major supermarkets (end January)
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I made some cookies a couple months ago with these little treats that I blogged about – I like them! The coating baked just like M&Ms do in the oven. They have big bags of them out and about now too!
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Comment by Joe — January 17, 2006 @ 12:23 pm
The cuteness! The color! What fun!
Hmmm… Kissables don’t seem to have that perfect smooth coat M&Ms have. Almost, but not quite perfect looking. I do hope they taste good!
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Comment by meekerz — January 17, 2006 @ 2:06 pm
I’m almost betting Gabby’s going to love these. Thanks for the info.
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Comment by Eric — January 18, 2006 @ 8:04 am
Hi, Lori. Where did you buy your Kissables? An officemate checked out SM Megamall but it’s not available yet. – Bex
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Comment by Anonymous — January 18, 2006 @ 1:23 pm
Hello! Im searching for the 7oz giant hershey’s kisses. Maybe you can help me, do you know where can i find one? Thanks!
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Comment by Marcez — December 21, 2009 @ 10:55 pm