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You won't believe how fun these DIY Chocolate Kisses are to eat and share with others. Equally important are how allergen friendly they are. And these kisses can be personalized for any person, occasion, and event. With this in mind these DIY Chocolate Kisses are one of my top go-to recipes.

A large white serving platter filled with chocolate kisses

DIY Chocolate Kiss Ingredient Notes

most importantly for this recipe is a chocolate chip (kiss) mold. I bought these. They are the exact size as store bought Hershey chocolate kisses. Initially I was worried about the chocolate kisses being too delicate to remove from the silicone cavities, however I've never had an issue. Bonus...these molds are easy to clean.
next Mini squeeze bottles make this recipe so, so easy and mess free. Side note I use my bottles weekly so these are a must have in my home.
also have 1-2 toothpicks on hand
and a 9 or 10 oz bag of dairy free chocolate morsels. I use Enjoy Life semi-sweet a majority of the time for this recipe. However dark chocolate morsels also taste fab. And Nestle Toll House sells allergen friendly white, dark, and semi-sweet morsels too. Let your tastes buds and imagination go wild. It's also worth noting I buy the 5 pound bag of Enjoy Life semi-sweet morels on Amazon. Buying these in bulk saves so.much.money. You can purchase them in bulk here.
lastly to complete the Hersey Kiss look have aluminum foil and white paper on hand for wrapping kisses.

How to Make DIY Chocolate Kisses

Melt the dairy free chocolate morsels over low heat on the stovetop, or soften them in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each.
Pour the melted chocolate into a mini squeeze bottle for easy, mess-free filling.
Fill each cavity of the chocolate kiss mold with chocolate, then tap the tray firmly on a hard surface to settle it.
Push a toothpick into the tip of each cavity to release any trapped air bubbles -- this step is key to getting the classic pointed kiss shape.
Let the kisses cool at room temperature, or refrigerate them if you're short on time until fully hardened.
Once hardened, gently push each kiss out of its cavity. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days (they may start to discolor from humidity after 5-6 days, but will still taste great).

melted chocolate in a bottle next to chocolate kiss molds

filling up a kiss mold with melted chocolate

Above all it is crucially important to push a toothpick into each cavity tip. This well ensure there are no air holes and chocolate gets into the very tip of each kiss.

As a matter of fact learn from me.. the first time I made this recipe I didn't take that manufacturer tip seriously. Honestly I skipped the whole toothpick step. Yeeks y'all I messed up big time. About 70% of my DIY Chocolate Kisses didn't have the perfect tip and several had air bubbles. I haven't made that mistake again.

a chocolate kiss with a hole and missing tip

Initially I bought these chocolate kiss molds so I could make my favorite chocolate kiss cookies. Surprisingly I've stumbled upon many other uses for them.

DIY uses for Chocolate Kisses

surprise loved ones with one of a kind messages
birthday party favors
for chocolate kiss cookies. Tap here for my chocolate kiss cookie recipe. Hint... you won't regret baking these cookies.
bridal showers
classroom Valentines with student's names on them
sports team name
special Valentine's for your spouse... using your spouses nickname(s) is fun and flirty
special treats for your children's lunch

chocolate kisses and supplies to wrap them like aluminum foil and paper with sayings. — Pro tip- size 8 font makes the perfect size chocolate kiss font for paper strips.
You can also use a marker or fine tip pen to print your sayings.

some of my favorite DIY chocolate kiss sayings

Happy Valentine's Day
I Love You
You Are Special
You're the Best
I Love My Husband
Love You to the Moon & Back
Hugs & Kisses
For children I enjoy writing present, positive, affirmative messages such as...I'm Beautiful Inside and Out, I'm Handsome, I'm a Hard Worker, I Can Do All Things, God Made Me Special
Mrs. Thomas' Classroom Rocks
Happy Birthday BFF or even better Happy Birthday to my Ride or Die
Go Bobcats Go! #1 Team
Happy New Year 2020
Congratulations on Your Engagement
I'm Gettin' Married or I'm Gettin' Kissed
other Valentine's DIY crafts... using these chocolate kisses to make tiny mice is so fun! Check out Valentine crafts with these.

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As you can see the possibilities with these DIY Chocolate Kisses is endless! The chocolate molds were a great investment! Now that I have them I can't stop using them... I might be a chocolate kiss maker addict. And now you and your family can join in the fun too!

Let me know in the comments how you used this DIY Chocolate Kiss recipe. Tag me on Instagram with @eatingglutenanddairyfree with any of my recipes... cause I wanna see your food.

Recipe Tips & Variations

Don't skip the toothpick step -- pushing a toothpick into the tip of each cavity removes air bubbles and gives you that classic pointed kiss shape (learned the hard way, see above!).
Swap the dairy free chocolate morsels for white chocolate or colored candy melts to make kisses that match a party theme or holiday.
Double the batch if you're making these for a classroom, bridal shower, or team event -- the mini squeeze bottle makes scaling up just as easy.
For a fun gift, wrap each kiss in foil then a printed paper flag with a custom saying, name, or message.
Store finished kisses in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or the fridge for longer -- just note they can start to look a little dull after 5-6 days from humidity, though they still taste great.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! DIY Chocolate Kisses hold up well for a few days at room temperature in an airtight container, so they're a great make-ahead project for parties, showers, or classroom treats.

Do I need a special mold to make these?

Yes, a chocolate kiss (chocolate chip) silicone mold is what gives these their signature shape. A mini squeeze bottle and a couple of toothpicks round out the supplies you'll need.

Can I use a different type of chocolate?

Definitely -- dairy free chocolate morsels keep these allergen friendly, but you can use white chocolate or colored candy melts for a fun twist depending on the occasion.

Why did my kisses come out with air bubbles or a missing tip?

This usually means the toothpick step got skipped. Pushing a toothpick into the tip of each cavity after filling releases trapped air and helps the chocolate fully fill the point of the mold.

Eat well and feel well,