This lavishly illustrated chocolate cookbook celebrates America's century-long love affair with the iconic foil-wrapped confection fondly known as the Kiss. From Capuccino-Kissed Cheesecake to Kissables Crunch, Chunky Macadamia Bars to Chocolate and Cherries Fudge Torte, chocolate lovers everywhere will find dozens of irresistable recipes for brownies, bars, cookies, pies, cakes, muffins, and more, all of them using Hershey's Kisses or Kiss-related products. Also included are special holiday offerings, such as Hugs and Kisses Valentine's Cake and Witch's Hat Cookies, as well as instructions for creating decorative craft items, such as Kiss wreaths, wedding favors, and Kiss butterflies, a favorite with kids. Handy ratings allow cooks to find just the sort of recipe they're looking for, whether it's a classic favorite, a quick and easy dessert, or a kid-friendly fun treat. Interesting history, trivia, and fun facts about the Hershey Kiss, chocolate making, and the Hershey Company are sprinkled liberally among the recipes, adding a charming note of nostalgia. Illustrated with dozens of great new and old photos--of vintage chocolate-factory workers, Hershey's Kiss streetlamps, vintage ads, and much more--this book will delight chocolate lovers and chocolate-trivia buffs everywhere.