Whether you�re hosting a party, taking along treats to someone else�s gathering, or you just want to bring some joy and sweetness into your own home, experts say that on-trend flavors evocative of the season will be sure to please friends and family alike.
To get inspired, check out special seasonal editions of your favorite ingredients. For example, HERSHEY�s Hot Cocoa Kisses, which were launched last year, were so popular that most stores ran out of them by Thanksgiving.
�We know that people love curling up with a cup of hot cocoa during the holidays,� says Heather Seamans, associate brand manager of Holiday at HERSHEY�s. �Now they have more than one way to do that!�
Enjoyed on their own, or as an accompaniment to a cup of hot cocoa, you can also incorporate them into this easy recipe for Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups:
Ingredients:
� Brownie bites
� Marshmallow fluff
� White, ready to spread frosting
� Miniature marshmallows
� Mini Pretzels
� Hershey�s Kisses Hot Cocoa with Marshmallow Chocolates
Directions:
� Buy brownie bites at your favorite bakery
� Add marshmallow spread equal parts marshmallow fluff and fluffy white ready-to-spread frosting and top with miniature marshmallows.
� Use 1/2 small pretzels for mug handle
� Top off with a couple of Hot Cocoa Kisses
More holiday recipes and tips can be found at hersheys.com.
The good news is that impressive holiday desserts don�t need to be tricky or time consuming to prepare. With easy recipes and on-trend ingredients, you can make fun creations to savor and share.
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