Those iconic little foil-wrapped chocolates have been a sweet staple since 1907, but Hershey’s has seriously upped their Kiss game in recent years. What started as simple milk chocolate has exploded into dozens of flavors – some brilliant, others downright bizarre.
Our taste-testing team sampled every Hershey’s Kiss we could find to bring you this definitive ranking.
1. Classic Milk Chocolate: The Timeless Champion
Nothing beats the original. That perfect melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate creates an instant wave of nostalgia with every bite.
The signature shape and foil wrapper just add to the experience. Sometimes the simplest things truly are the best!
2. Cookies ‘N’ Creme: Crunchy Cookie Heaven
Sweet white chocolate loaded with crunchy cookie bits? Absolute genius! These white beauties pack the perfect texture contrast between smooth chocolate and crispy cookie pieces.
Cookie enthusiasts might even prefer these over the classic.
3. Almond: Nutty Perfection In Every Bite
Whoever decided to stick an almond inside a chocolate Kiss deserves a medal! That perfect crunch elevates the whole experience to gourmet territory.
The slight bitterness of the almond balances the sweet milk chocolate.
4. Caramel Filled: Ooey-Gooey Surprise Inside
Bite into one of these bad boys and prepare for a glorious caramel explosion! The flowing center creates a delightful texture contrast with the solid chocolate shell.
Warning: may cause spontaneous moaning. Keep napkins handy.
5. Dark Chocolate: Sophisticated Intensity
Calling all chocolate snobs! These darker, less sweet Kisses pack a serious cocoa punch that’ll make milk chocolate fans question their life choices.
The complex flavor profile has subtle bitter notes and a slower melt. Ideal for those times when you need a more grown-up chocolate fix.
6. Peanut Butter: Reese’s Little Siblings
Chocolate and peanut butter – name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait. These Kisses nail that perfect sweet-salty balance that makes your taste buds do a happy dance.
The creamy peanut butter center is less gritty than a Reese’s cup. One is never enough – you’ve been warned!
7. Cherry Cordial: Surprising Fruity Elegance
Fancy chocolate shop vibes without the fancy price tag! The cherry-flavored center surrounded by rich dark chocolate creates an unexpectedly sophisticated treat.
These taste like something your posh aunt would serve at her dinner parties.
8. Hot Cocoa: Winter In Chocolate Form
Marshmallow-filled milk chocolate that actually tastes like a mug of hot cocoa? Mind blown!
These seasonal treats capture that cozy winter feeling all year round. The marshmallow center has a unique texture – not quite gooey, not quite firm.
9. Mint Truffle: Refreshingly Bold
These green-centered beauties deliver that classic chocolate-mint combo that tastes like an after-dinner mint got a major upgrade. The cooling sensation creates a fascinating contrast with the warm melt of chocolate.
Feels like brushing your teeth but in the most delicious way possible!
10. Hugs: The Twisted Zebra Delight
Not quite a Kiss, but this twisted combo of white and milk chocolate creates a marbled masterpiece that’s too good to ignore. The swirled appearance makes them the beauty queens of the Hershey’s lineup.
Surprisingly, they don’t just taste like mixed chocolates.
11. Birthday Cake: Party In Chocolate Form
Funfetti cake vibes in a chocolate shell! These white chocolate Kisses with colorful bits taste exactly like birthday cake frosting.
Sugar rush warning: these are SWEET with capital S-W-E-E-T. Perfect for those with serious sweet tooths.
12. Lava Cake: Chocolate Inception
Chocolate filled with… more chocolate? Hershey’s going meta!
These dark chocolate shells hide a gooey chocolate center that’s richer and more intense. Surprisingly not too sweet despite the double chocolate action.
13. Candy Cane: Festive But Forgettable
White chocolate with crunchy peppermint bits sounds promising, but these holiday-themed Kisses fall short of greatness. The mint flavor feels artificial compared to the Mint Truffle version.
The festive red and white appearance earns points for holiday spirit.
14. Vanilla Frosting: Sweetness Overload
Imagine liquefied sugar cookies wrapped in white chocolate. Too much? That’s these Kisses in a nutshell.
The artificial vanilla flavor overpowers everything else. Even dedicated sweet-lovers found these cloying after just one.
15. Sugar Cookie: The Disappointing Dud
Great concept, terrible execution. These white chocolate Kisses with cookie bits taste nothing like actual sugar cookies.
The weird chalky texture leaves a strange coating in your mouth. Even the festive green and red sprinkles can’t save this flavor fail. Hard pass!