What kind of chocolate chips should I use?

Choose high-quality dairy-free or vegan chocolate chips — brands like Enjoy Life, Hu, or Trader Joe’s semisweet chocolate chips work great. The better the chocolate, the richer your kisses will taste.

Why add vegan butter to the chocolate?

The vegan butter helps create a softer, creamier texture and gives the kisses a beautiful glossy finish. It also helps prevent the chocolate from hardening too much once cooled.

Can I use coconut oil instead of vegan butter?

Yes! Refined coconut oil works well as a substitute, though it will make the kisses a bit firmer and give a subtle coconut flavor.

Can I add flavor variations?

Absolutely! Stir in a drop of peppermint extract, espresso powder, or sea salt flakes before piping. You can also drizzle them with white chocolate for a pretty contrast.

How do I keep them from melting at room temperature?

Store the kisses in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator. If it’s warm in your kitchen, refrigerate them before serving to prevent softening.

Vegan Hershey Kisses

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Homemade, dairy-free Hershey Kisses. Only two ingredients!

Author: Lyndsey Hiltner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 60-75 Kisses 1x
Category: Candy
Method: Chill
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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8oz bag nondairy chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vegan butter

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Instructions

Melt: Add nondairy chocolate chips and vegan butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each. Continue until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Chill: Fit a plastic piping bag with a small to medium, round piping tip. Place a piece of strong tape over the tip to avoid leakage. Fill the bag with the chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula. You can turn down the top of the bag when doing this to ensure less of a mess. Once full, twist the top of the bag closed and seal with a rubber band. Place piping bag in the refrigerator to chill for 10-15 minutes.
Pipe: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Remove the piping bag from the fridge and remove the tape from the tip. Be careful as chocolate may start to spill out. If you find that the chocolate has hardened slightly in the tip use a toothpick to carve out the hardened portion. Begin piping the kisses by gently squeezing the bag of chocolate. You will want to squeeze harder when piping the bottom of the kiss and then squeeze lightly as you pull the bag up to get the signature “kiss” look.
Set: Once you have used up all of the chocolate and the kisses have been piped, place the baking sheet into the freezer to set for at least 15 minutes. Once kisses have set they can be transferred to an airtight container or bag that can be stored in the refrigerator.

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Notes

*Prepared Kisses will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen for up to 1 month.

*If piping isn’t your style, you can purchase a large chocolate chip mold to use instead. I had trouble fining one that truly resembled Hershey Kisses but you might have more luck!

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