Which chocolate candy was first introduced by Hershey in 1907 as a flat-bottomed drop?

Hershey’s Kiss was first introduced by Hershey in 1907 as a flat-bottomed drop.

The candy was made from Hershey’s milk chocolate and was originally deposited in small, individually formed pieces. Its familiar conical shape and later paper plume helped distinguish it from ordinary chocolate bars.

The name “Kisses” was a brand name rather than a reference to a particular flavour or filling. The candies were initially wrapped by machine, and the well-known paper strip was introduced later to identify genuine Hershey’s Kisses.

Hershey’s Kisses are often confused with filled chocolates or truffles because of their shape. The classic version is primarily a solid milk-chocolate confection, although Hershey has produced many varieties with fillings and additional ingredients.