A candy kiss is generally understood to be a conical, bite-sized piece of chocolate.
Types of Candy Kisses
While the term "candy kiss" is most readily associated with the Hershey's Kiss, other candies also fall under this description:
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Hershey's Kiss: The most well-known example, featuring a distinctive conical shape and wrapped in foil.
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Scotch Kiss/Butterscotch Candy Kiss: These are usually hard candies, often butterscotch flavored, with a similar conical shape, though they might vary slightly in size and wrapping.
Characteristics of Candy Kisses:
- Shape: Conical, resembling a drop or a flattened cone.
- Size: Bite-sized, intended for single-serving consumption.
- Material: Primarily chocolate, but also available as hard candies (butterscotch, etc.).
- Wrapping: Typically individually wrapped in foil or cellophane.
In summary, a candy kiss describes a bite-sized, conical-shaped candy, most commonly associated with chocolate but also encompassing other flavors and hard candy varieties.