If you're looking for interesting new items at Hershey's Chocolate World, it's always a good idea to visit during the first weeks of October. It's Auto Show Time—the AACA Fall Meet draws upwards of 250,000 to our small town—and Chocolate World is always stocked with special items and holiday items for the AACA crowd.
So I wasn't too surprised to see Candy Cane Kisses and Mint Truffle Kisses on the shelves when I walked in to Chocolate World this week. But I also noticed a few other happy finds available for purchase and promptly scooped them up.
The new White Chocolate Meltaway Bliss and the new Hershey's Pieces line were there, a few weeks ahead of their scheduled release date. I've linked to Cybele's excellent reviews of both on Candy Blog for those who want all the juicy details, but I have to say that the new member of the Bliss family is my new favorite—it's positively addictive! And Penn State fans will find the blue-and-white York Pieces make a great decorative touch for tailgating.
I also spotted bags of Cookies & Cream Miniatures that I hadn't noticed before, including the popular white confection version as well as a milk chocolate Cookies & Cream Miniature.
There should be a few more holiday offerings from Hershey this year, including Kisses in "Naughty" (black foil) or "Nice" (silver foil) packaging. I am still holding out hope for the Limited Edition Mint Kisses (a solid chocolate extruded Kiss with mint flavoring, as opposed to the Mint Truffle moulded variety) to return, as well as the flavorful Creme de Menthe Bliss that debuted as a limited edition item last year.
What's the price look like for the Pieces line?
Posted by: cybele | October 14, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Super, super-duper excited about the pieces! :)
Posted by: Ramona | October 14, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Cybele, the Pieces were priced at $2.95 for a 10 oz. bag at Chocolate World. The Bliss packages were $3.95 for an 8.5 oz. bag (and worth every penny—I really like these!)
Posted by: Frances | October 14, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Ramona, the Pieces are pretty good, too! I really liked the York Mints that came in cool little tins, but they were a lot more expensive than the York Pieces are. Time to break into the Almond Joy Pieces now...
Also, the official word on the Pieces line is that they'll be officially on the shelves on December 4.
Posted by: Frances | October 14, 2009 at 08:42 PM
As someone who grew up in Hershey but now lives about two hours away, I love your blog and all the Hershey insider updates! I do have a question...Do you know if there is a public or copycat recipe for those delicious giant cookies they bake at Chocolate World? I've tried searching for one before, but haven't had any luck. Thanks!
Posted by: Sarah | October 27, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Thanks, Sarah! Y'know, I haven't run into a recipe for those Chocolate World cookies yet, but I'll have to check into it. Just smelling those warm cookies when you're coming down the ramp from the Chocolate World ride... I can never walk by without buying one!
Posted by: Frances | October 29, 2009 at 04:21 PM