Forgotten KISSES Cookies

Name: Forgotten KISSES Cookies (Overnight Meringue)
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 30 servings
Ingredients: 30 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates; 2 egg whites; 1/8 tsp cream of tartar; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2/3 cup sugar

Forgotten KISSES Cookies are delicate meringue confections topped with Hershey's KISSES candies and baked low overnight, creating impossibly light, crispy treats with minimal active cooking time.

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Total

8h

Servings

30

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$14–$23

Recipe Source

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From Hersheyland

Ingredients

30 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup sugar

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Instructions

1
Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease. Remove wrappers from chocolates.
2
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, salt and vanilla in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating 4 to 5 minutes or until stiff peaks form, mixture is glossy and sugar is dissolved.
3
Drop meringue by half teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet; top with chocolate. Cover chocolate with small teaspoon meringue, making certain to completely cover chocolate. Place cookies in hot oven. Turn off oven and allow cookies to remain overnight or until oven has cooled completely.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Ensure egg whites are room temperature and your bowl is grease-free for maximum volume and stability when whipping.
Add the KISSES candies to the piped meringue mounds before baking—they'll sink slightly and anchor as the cookies set.
Turn off the oven after baking and crack the door open slightly; let cookies cool in the oven for 1–2 hours before storing to prevent cracking.
Humidity is the enemy: avoid making these on very humid days, as meringues absorb moisture and lose their crispness.

Substitutions

Hershey's KISSES → any bite-sized chocolate candy (e.g., Lindor truffles, small chocolate chips pressed in before baking)
Vanilla extract → almond extract or peppermint extract (adjust to 1/2 tsp if using peppermint)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week; do not refrigerate or freeze, as condensation ruins crispness.

Equipment

electric mixer (stand or hand) · piping bag with round tip

Common Questions

Why are they called Forgotten Cookies?

They're placed in the oven before bed and baked overnight at low temperature (around 200°F), then left to cool undisturbed—you literally forget about them until morning.

Can I make these without cream of tartar?

Cream of tartar stabilizes egg whites, but you can omit it; your meringue may be slightly less stable. A small pinch of salt alone works as an alternative stabilizer.