10 Easy Chocolate & Caramel Desserts
We have tons of hangouts with friends and family get-togethers to attend. If you're someone who always opts to bring dessert, we've got 10 easy and delicious recipes that feature the irresistible flavors from HERSHEY’S KISSES Candies and ROLO® Creamy Caramels. Get ready to bake it to another level!
1. Peanut Butter Blossoms
This timeless recipe blends the fan-favorite flavors of peanut butter and chocolate you know and love. A soft, chewy peanut butter cookie serves as the perfect base for deliciously melty HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candies, creating a treat that's always sure to please a crowd. With these cookies, you might find yourself reaching for seconds before you've finished your first!
- Time to Bake: 30 minutes
- Variation: Try a gluten-free version for treats that everyone can enjoy.
2. ROLO® Pretzel Delights
Experience a delightful combination of sweet, salty and crunchy in one bite! These little treats feature a pretzel base topped with gooey ROLO® Creamy Caramels and a pecan in the center, offering your tastebuds a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. They're the perfect pick for serving at gatherings or for snacking on at home.
- Time to Bake: 10 minutes
- Variation: For a nut-free option, create a pretzel sandwich by topping melted ROLO® Creamy Caramels with another pretzel instead of a pecan.
3. Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge in a rich combination of buttery cookies, gooey caramel and smooth chocolate with these Caramel Thumbprint Cookies. Each cookie features a layer of melted ROLO® Creamy Caramels topped with a HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolate for the sweetest finishing touch. These elegant treats are sure to be a standout on any dessert table!
- Time to Bake: 35 minutes
- Variation: Swap the crushed pecans with coconut flakes for a tropical twist.
4. ROLO® Pretzel Bark
This easy-to-make bark is always a crowd-pleaser! It combines the salty crunch of pretzels with ROLO® Creamy Caramels and the smoothness of HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips and HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, creating a satisfying treat that's hard to resist. A tin of bark makes the perfect gift for a holiday host or the best snack on-hand for anywhere, anytime.
- Time to Bake: 20 minutes
- Variation: Add pecans for a "turtle" twist.
5. KISSES Milk Chocolate Brownies
These HERSHEY’S KISSES Milk Chocolate Brownies take classic brownies to the next level. Fudgy and rich, each brownie has a delicious chocolate flavor and creamy, melty milk chocolate in every bite thanks to HERSHEY’S KISSES Chocolates in the batter. We say these are way better than regular chocolate chips! Perfect for those chocolate lovers, these brownies are a sweet indulgence that will make any occasion feel extra special.
- Time to Bake: 40 minutes
- Variation: For an extra indulgent chocolate-caramel dessert, replace half of the HERSHEY’S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candies with ROLO® Creamy Caramels.
6. ROLO® Drop Cookies
This recipe is a dreamy combination of chewy and gooey textures. With ROLO® Chewy Caramels wrapped in a rich chocolate cookie, each bite delivers the perfect blend of sweet decadence. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just hungry for a sweet treat, these cookies are always the right choice!
- Time to Bake: 50 minutes
- Variation: Add a pinch of sea salt to your cookies for a sophisticated sweet-and-salty flavor profile.
7. KISSES Magical Cookies
These cookies are delicious with a twist of magical fun! With a soft, buttery cookie base and a HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate hidden inside, one bite delights you with a super sweet surprise. They’re a great recipe to add a bit of enchantment to your dessert spread.
- Time to Bake: 30 minutes
- Variation: Try using HERSHEY’S KISSES Milk Chocolate with Almonds for a secret crunch and nutty flavor.
8. ROLO® Caramel Brownies
The classic brownie just got better with pockets of melted ROLO® Creamy Caramels inside, plus swirls of caramel and creamy chips on the outside. Sticky, sweet and satisfying, this one is a must-bake! These squares are deliciously decadent, bite after bite.
- Time to Bake: 1 hour
- Variation: Swap the white creme chips with a handful of milk or dark chocolate chips for a doubly chocolate delight.
9. Triple Chocolate Blossoms
Three times the chocolate means three times the enjoyment! For the true chocolate lovers out there, these cookies are a dream come true. A rich chocolate cookie base, sweet chocolate sprinkles, and smooth HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates come together to create a triple threat of chocolate flavor.
- Time to Bake: 30 minutes
- Variation: Use rainbow sprinkles instead of chocolate for a fun, colorful birthday party treat.
10. ROLO® People
Using ROLO® Creamy Caramels, icing and pretzels, you can turn an ordinary cookie into the cutest characters! Since these charming cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat, they're perfect for baking with kids or adding a playful touch to your cookie platter this holiday.
- Time to Bake: 30 minutes
- Variation: Using parchment paper and markers, have the kids draw a house or town scene and put the people in the action.
