Switch things up a bit and whip up a batch of these Hershey kiss cookies recipes without peanut butter! Fun flavors include peppermint, cherry and meringue.
17 Cookies Made with Chocolate Kisses That Aren’t Peanut Butter Thumbprints
Updated on Jan. 30, 2024
Owl Cookies
I came up with these cookies as a treat for my kids class parties. Not only do they look cute but they are also delicious.—Starrlette Howard, Ogden, Utah
1/15
2/15
Meringue Kisses
Total Time
45 min
Servings
44 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois
3/15
Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington
4/15
Cherry Blossom Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin
5/15
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a chocolate treat to share. These terrific chocolate thumbprint cookies were an instant success. Once they debuted, I had to make them many more times. —Laura Bryant German, W. Warren, Massachusetts
6/15
Chocolate Pretzel Rings
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you can color-coordinate the M&M's to each holiday. —Kim Scurio, Carol Stream, Illinois
7/15
Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because of the cinnamon in the batter and the caramel kiss on top. We love the cinnamon-caramel combination, but you could switch out the kiss for a different festive flavor. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
8/15
Spiced Cappuccino Kiss Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe combines two of my favorite flavors: coffee and cinnamon. You can always find them on my holiday treat trays. —Cynthia Messenger, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
9/15
Gingerbread Blossoms
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Whether you call them kisses or hugs, these cookies show nothing but love when served warm from the oven. They'er typically made with a peanut butter dough, but the ginger and spices in these thumbprints are a fun Christmastime spin on an all-time favorite. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
10/15
Beary Cute Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cheery and cute cookies will delight kids of all ages! I like to make fun foods but don't care to spend a whole lot of time fussing. So the idea of using candy for the bears' features was right up my alley. —Susan Schuller, Brainerd, Minnesota
11/15
No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
12/15
No-Bake Minty Oreo Blossoms
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My blossoms take the Oreo truffle just a little further—and fancier. They're dressed up with a candy coating and a kiss of mint. —Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin
13/15
Cherry Mice
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
14/15
Fudge Bonbon Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These fudgy favorites are double delights—the cookies are flavored with both chocolate chips and chocolate kisses. Drizzled with white chocolate on top, they're fancy enough for a buffet table. —Janice Smith, Cynthiana, Kentucky
15/15
Secret Kiss Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a recipe that's literally sealed with a "kiss." This cookie's bound to tickle any sweet tooth. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
