Monday, February 4, 2013

Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats from Hershey's {Review & Giveaway}

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There's something special about enjoying chocolate all year long, but when Valentine's Day rolls around, it just doesn't seem right to let the holiday pass without enjoying something a little extra special. It's just tradition, you know?

Although there is no shortage of candy and chocolate found in the stores, I always find it to be a little risky to pick something generic up because I never know how good it is going to taste. Whether I'm purchasing a sweet treat for myself, my kids or as a fun surprise for a friend or teacher, the last thing I want is to be dealing with is cheap chocolate — the horrors!

Instead, on the opposite end of the spectrum, I always know that I can turn to a brand that is in a category all its own when it comes to sweet, delicious and luscious chocolate and candy of all kinds: The Hershey Company.

Hershey's kisses

When candy manufacturer Milton Hershey made the decision in 1894 to try adding chocolate coating to his caramels, little did he know that 119 years later I would be marveling at the incredible variety and delicious flavors that would end up bearing his name.

In fact, this year Hershey's has partnered with students from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco to design new packaging for the Hershey's Pot of Gold Collections. Combine those with the classic favorites that we all know and love and there's no reason that Valentine's Day 2013 won't be the sweetest yet!

Hershey's Valentine's Day

Yummity, yum and yum!

I love that Hershey's has made it so simple to pick up a fun treat that comes perfectly packaged and ready for gifting. How cute would it be for a student to give their teacher a Hershey's Golden Apple, Solid Jumbo Kiss or Twizzlers Strawberry Pencil Can?

At the same time, I can picture my kids' eyes lighting up after finding the Milk Chocolate XOXO Bar or King Size Marshmallow Hearts waiting for them on February 14th!

Hershey's Marshmallow Heart

If chocolates that are slightly more traditional would work better for your recipient (or, ahem, you) then the Hershey's Pot of Gold Truffles is truly a wonderful choice. Filled with rich, melt-in-your-mouth milk and dark chocolate truffles, there's just no way to not be addicted to these bite size pieces of amazingness.

chocolate heart

As well as offering products of all kinds that are prepackaged and perfect for gifting, Hershey's also makes it extremely easy to use many of them in a huge variety of Valentine's Day recipes and crafts. Just look at this delicious and fun tiny sample of ideas!

Valentine's Day

While I was having an extremely pleasant time eating the Hershey's Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate Hearts straight out of the bag...

chocolate hearts

...the idea of turning them into something creative and even tastier was something that I couldn't pass up. As soon as I came across the Double Chocolate Kisses Cookies Recipe, I knew that it would be just the thing that could easily be made into a Valentine's Day chocolate indulgence.

Double Chocolate Heart Cookies

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup Hershey's Cocoa
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
36 Hershey's Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate Hearts
1 can (16 oz.) vanilla ready-to-spread frosting

Directions

Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Add flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt alternately with milk, beating until well blended. Cover; refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolate pieces.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Spread frosting onto cookies, leaving about 1/2 inch around outer edge unfrosted; place chocolate piece in center of each cookie. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Valentine's Day cookies

How adorably fun are these?

I used Cool Whip instead of frosting (partially because I had it on hand and partially because I like the taste of Cool Whip more than canned frosting) and couldn't have been much happier with the results!

Valentine's Day heart cookies

Combine the extremely cute look with the ease of making them and the ultra-chocolate, soft, chewy flavor and this is one Valentine's Day treat that I'm sure we'll revisit in future years (not to mention making them throughout the year substituting seasonal Hershey's Kisses in for the hearts).

This Valentine's Day, Hershey's has the new and classic products that will surely make your family and friends smile. New Twizzlers Nibs Heart Shaped Candy, Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts, Dark Chocolate Covered York Peppermint Pattie Miniature Hearts, Jolly Rancher Heart-Shaped Lollipops... the list goes on and on!

Head over to CelebrateWithHersheys.com for all sorts of Valentine's Day products, recipes, crafts, favors and more and connect with Hershey's on Facebook for the latest and greatest. And, thanks to their generosity, one person will soon be able to surprise their taste buds as well, because...

One lucky person will win their own prize pack of delicious Valentine's Day treats (similar to as pictured above) from Hershey's!

Hershey's seasonal


A big thank you to Hershey's for providing a prize pack for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

339 comments:

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Melissa Storms said...

I like the bag with assorted chocolate hearts.
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Melissa Storms said...

I like the bag with assorted chocolate hearts.
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Growl Tiger said...

I love reeses peanut butter filled hearts

joyh82 said...

pot of gold truffles.
Joy

Unknown said...

I love Kisses with almonds.

Roy F. said...

HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Truffles Collection Milk and Dark Chocolate Paisley Heart Box

Tonya Dean said...

HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Filled with Caramel

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KellBee8 said...

I love the Hershey's chocolate hearts with peanut butter!

ohstac said...

I like the Hershey Kisses

Kristy Thiel said...

I love the pot of gold caramel collection. Thanks for hosting!

skipthelaundry said...

I have always liked the big hershey kiss.
Amber Porter

Stephanie Ann said...

I'd love the hersheys miniature heart box!

Karen said...

REESE'S Peanut Butter Filled Hearts

Karen said...

HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Premium Collection Black and White Heart Box.

tina reynolds said...

I love the Hershey kisses and the carmel ones

deborah said...

I like the Pot of Gold Chocolates!

CherylS22 said...

I love the YORK Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Pattie Miniature Hearts.
Thanks for the giveaway!

Springjoy said...

I love bliss...rasberry dark chocolate, milk, or the filled ones with caramel especially! :)

LeeAnn said...

My favorite would have to be the REESE'S Peanut Butter Heart. Yum!

AMERICAN ARTICLES said...

Hershey Kisses are my favorite

Karen F said...

HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Filled with Caramel

Anonymous said...

The Pot of gold truffles are my favorite.

Tracey said...

I like the HERSHEY’S BLISS Brand Smooth & Creamy Milk Chocolate
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Rachel said...

I like the HUgs

PAIGE said...

I like the Hersheys Hugs
xxoo
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Unknown said...

YORK Peppermint Pattie Heart Box

Fangirl Jen said...

HERSHEY'S Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate Hearts

Danika said...

Hershey's hugs <3

Rebecca Orr said...

I like the pot of gold truffles! Yummy!

Anonymous said...

I like HERSHEY’S HUGS Raspberry Flavored Candies.

sohamolina said...

HERSHEY’S BLISS Brand Smooth & Creamy Milk Chocolate Brand

Kelly g said...

REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures Heart Box

Kathy Davis said...

Hershey's Kisses are my favorite.
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Amanda said...

I like the Hershey's Pot of Gold Caramel Collection best.

Unknown said...

HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolate with Almonds.

corey1971 said...

HERSHEY’S BLISS Brand Smooth & Creamy Milk Chocolate Brand (Corey Olomon)

Nancy P said...

We love plain old Hershey's kisses!

Treesa said...

Reeses Peanut Butter Hearts are THE best! :D

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thetribe said...

Raspberry kisses !

Keely said...

York patties, they are our favorite.

Unknown said...

Hersheys minatures are my favorite

Unknown said...

I like anything milk chocolate

emeraldmaz said...

I like the peanurbutter hearts

iggysaysno said...

HERSHEY’S BLISS Brand Rich & Creamy Dark Chocolate Brand

Lorri S said...

I like the York peppermint patty heart box

Mommy Minded said...

Hugs for sure!

Unknown said...

HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Truffles Collection!

erica said...

REESE'S Peanut Butter Filled Hearts

Becca Ann said...

I love the caramel filled kisses

Nknouse22 said...

I liked HEHERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Premium Collection Red Pillow Pattern Heart BoxRSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Premium Collection Red Pillow Pattern Heart Box

Helga said...

dark hersheys bliss

lgothard said...

reeses peanut butter hearts miniatures
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JLT said...

Hershey's Kisses!

Anonymous said...

I love the Hershey's Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate Hearts. Thanks!
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Unknown said...

No fair making me pick just one! I love them all but I am quite partial to the HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Filled with Caramel

Unknown said...

HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Truffles Collection Milk and Dark Chocolate Paisley Heart Box

Anonymous said...

The Pot of Gold Dark and Milk Chocolate Box.

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Anonymous said...

I would love to try the HERSHEY’S HUGS Raspberry Flavored Candies

sunflowerally22 said...

Hershey's kisses are my favorite!!!!

yellowlabs said...

Love the REESE'S Peanut Butter Filled Hearts

Lisa said...

HERSHEY'S COOKIES 'N' CREME Valentine Miniatures

Anonymous said...

I love the Pot O Gold

Kara Marks said...

I love the almond kisses. Kara Marks

jakiesmom said...

hersheys hugs raspberry flavored chocolates

bac1 said...

HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Filled with Caramel

bac1 said...

HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Filled with Caramel

Unknown said...

https://www.hersheys.com/celebrate/valentines/productdetail.aspx?id=451 Love these!

amp said...

Their HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Truffles Collection Milk and Dark Chocolate Paisley Heart Box sounds very good


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Gretchen said...

I love the Golden Applie

kdrae said...

I love the Cookies and cream bar, wish thy would bring back the mint one! :)

Kristen said...

I love the Milk Chocolate with Almonds Kisses.

kate said...

My favorite product is REESE'S Peanut Butter Heart.

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

My favorite has always been Hershey's Kisses.

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Sonya said...

I love the HERSHEY’S BLISS Brand Rich & Creamy Dark Chocolate Brand

marissayvette said...

i like the xoxo candy

wpogrant said...

HERSHEY’S HUGS Candies

Tammy said...

Hersheys Valentine Kisses

Unknown said...

Hershey's Bliss

Robin T said...

I love to get Hershey Kisses

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Lainey said...

So hard to choose, but I like the Hershey Miniatures in Heart Box
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michedt said...

HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Keepsake Novelty Heart Shaped Mesh Tin
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Melanie Montgomery said...

i LIKE THE YORK Peppermint Pattie Heart Box

susan1215 said...

I like the HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Truffles Collection Milk

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annemarie562000 said...

My favorite is the HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Premium Collection Black and White Heart Box!

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deniseyweesy said...

HERSHEY’S MINIATURES Assortment

LesleyfromWI said...

The Peanut Butter filled hearts

Hotsnotty2 said...

Pot of gold truffles!

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Kim (Randominities) said...

I love the hershey kisses with the pretty foils.

tavernie said...

I love their Pot of Gold Truffles!
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D. Wood said...

I like the hersheys pot o gold caramel

terra_incognita said...

Raspberry Hugs

Christina said...

Pot of gold truffles!

Denise M said...

york peppermint patty heart

ThriftyAnnabella said...

Hershey's Hugs Raspberry
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Derek Timm said...

I like the HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand 1.45 oz Solid Milk Chocolate

Unknown said...

I like the HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Truffles Collection Milk

DeniseL said...

I'd love to try the Pot of Gold pecan caramel clusters.

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

hershey hugs
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Mike R. said...

My favorite is HERSHEY’S HUGS Candies.

Jen said...

the HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Pecan Caramel Clusters
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bbrittbrat1398 said...

Reese's Peanut Butter heart

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Anonymous said...

My favorite Hersey's Valentine's candy is the HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates Filled with Caramel.

Leslie S. said...

I love the giant kisses.

rosannepm said...

My favorite is the HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Pecan Caramel Clusters

rosannepm said...

My favorite is the HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Pecan Caramel Clusters

IcyPinkLemonade said...

I want to try the marshmellows treats!

julescar74 said...

I'm not a big chocolate fan but my family goes crazy for Reese's so I like the REESE'S Peanut Butter Filled Hearts

Robert said...

Creamy milk chocolate heart

elangomatt said...

I like the REESE'S Peanut Butter Heart a lot. Of course, I love pretty much anything from Reese's.

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EverythingSarah said...

i love the REESE'S Peanut Butter Hearts Valentine's Exchange

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Breanne said...

REESE'S Peanut Butter Filled Hearts

cassandra marquez said...

I really like the HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand 7 oz Solid Milk Chocolate

Robert Pyszk said...

I can not tell a lie I like ALL Hershey products!! So good :D

magic5905 said...

I love the plain hershey bar.

Erica C. said...

The York Peppermint Pattie Heart box would be nice.
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Nancy said...

I like the bag of Assorted Hugs and Kisses!

Nancy
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Unknown said...

the pot of gold is awesomeness myamurphy@mail.com

Kathy P said...

I love the HERSHEY’S POT OF GOLD Truffles Collection Milk and Dark Chocolate Heart Box

Amy delong said...

hugs candies
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Unknown said...

reeses peanut butter heart!
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Vikki Billings said...

I like the REESE'S Peanut Butter Filled Hearts
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tlcfromtn said...

REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures Heart Box

McKim said...

I like the HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Premium Collection Red Pillow Pattern Heart Box

susansmoaks said...

my favorite is the HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate XOXO Bar
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Unknown said...

HERSHEY'S COOKIES 'N' CREME Valentine Miniatures

saturdaynightfever said...

The HERSHEY'S Valentine Marshmallow Heart is my item of choice!

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Unknown said...

I really like their HERSHEY'S COOKIES 'N' CREME Valentine Miniatures!

Mary Gardner said...

Hersheys Pot of Gold Caramel box of candies

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Unknown said...

HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolate with Almonds

Brad Merrell said...

HERSHEY’S HUGS Raspberry Flavored Candies

Jenny Q. said...

I like the hersheys's golden apple...it would make a cute teachers gift

Carolyn Daley said...

My favorite is the HERSHEY'S Chocolate Hearts Assortment (love milk chocolate Hershey's and Reese's)

Clair Shumack said...

Regular kisses

candy said...

The cookies and cream Valentine miniatures wilcarvic
[at]gmail[dot[com]]

Kat said...

pot of gold truffles

Emiller said...

Hershey's golden apple

Lindsey said...

Hershey's Hugs - Raspberry Flavor!

cman said...

HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Caramel Collection.

c allen said...

i love the kisses thanks crystal allen

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