HERSHEY'S and Hallmark Channel Perfect Pairings

HERSHEY'S Special Dark Cocoa gives this recipe a rich and luxurious flavor perfect for a Saturday night premiere! Serve up a batch for friends and family, and get creative with making extra to share with neighbors or a holiday bake sale.

Famous soccer star, Graham Savoy has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting Georgia, a visiting American and the one person who has no idea who he is. Starring Sarah Ramos and William Moseley.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups sugar
²/₃ cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
¹/₈ tsp salt
1 ¹/₂ cups milk
¹/₄ cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 tsp vanilla extract

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Line 8-or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter foil.

2. Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in heavy 4-quart saucepan; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to full rolling boil. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water, forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water. (Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of saucepan).

3. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Do not stir. Cool at room temperature to 110°F (lukewarm). Beat with wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to lose some of its gloss (about 7 minutes). Quickly spread in prepared pan; cool completely. Cut into squares. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

If you are not familiar with this cookie recipe, you are missing out! HEATH BITS ‘O BRICKLE toffee bits create a chewy and soft cookie that melts in your mouth and this treat will be the hit of the evening.

It’s time for the annual Santa Summit, in which revelers put on Santa suits and hop around designated locations in town to eat, drink, and be merry. Three best friends decide to go together: Jordin, a recently dumped art teacher looking to cut loose; Ava, a shy woman hoping to run into her crush; and Stella, a Christmas cynic with no interest in the Santa Summit whatsoever. At the start of the night, Jordin meets and bonds with Liam, but doesn’t get his name before getting separated and lost in a sea of Santas. As the night progresses and hijinks ensue, amidst the chaos, celebration, and a sea of Santas, they all find what they’re looking for: Christmas spirit, potential romance, and a strengthened bond of friendship. Starring Hunter King and Benjamin Hollingsworth.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ¹/₄ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¹/₂ tsp salt
• ¹/₂ cup butter or margarine (1 stick), softened
• ³/₄ cup granulated sugar
• ³/₄ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 ¹/₃ cups HEATH BITS O' BRICKLE Toffee Bits (8 oz pkg.)

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan; gradually stir in milk.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into individual dessert dishes. To avoid a skin from forming on top, press the plastic wrap directly onto surface; serve warm or refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Microwave Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in toffee bits.

3. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Stock HERSHEY'S Cocoa in your pantry all holiday season long! When you do, you can most likely whip up this velvety recipe with other basic ingredients you have on hand. Don’t forget the whipped cream!

A fashion designer gets accepted into a Christmas challenge to create a new holiday-themed collection and not only finds the inspiration for her next line but decides to redesign her approach to what’s most important in life. Starring Rebecca Dalton and Jonathan Keltz.

INGREDIENTS:
²/₃ cup sugar
¹/₄ cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
3 Tbsps corn starch
¹/₄ tsp salt
2 ¹/₄ cups milk
2 Tbsps butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla extract
whipped topping (optional)

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan; gradually stir in milk.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into individual dessert dishes. To avoid a skin from forming on top, press the plastic wrap directly onto surface; serve warm or refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Microwave Directions:

1. Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in large microwave-safe bowl; gradually stir in milk.

2. Microwave on high (100%) for 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture comes to full boil, stirring every 2 minutes.

3. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into dishes and serve as directed above.

Prepare for a rewarding movie night in with a recipe for luscious Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake where the starring ingredient is HERSHEY'S cocoa powder!

MI5 agent Claire goes undercover as the royal nanny, and must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin while keeping the family safe at Christmas. Starring Rachel Skarsten and Dan Jeannotte.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups sugar

1 - 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa

1 - 1/2 tsps baking powder

1 - 1/2 tsps baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsps vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting.

Variations:

One Pan Cake: Grease and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to 350° F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.

Three Layer Cake: Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost.

Bundt Cake: Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost.

Cupcakes: Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups. Heat oven to 350°F. Fill cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.

Bake up some holiday joy with a classic Christmas cookie recipe beloved by generations! Stock up on REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter and HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Kisses to give these these cookies their signature flavor.

Turn on the oven and tune in for a romantic holiday movie featuring Hallmark stars Rachel Boston and Victor Webster. Annie faces her first obstacle as CEO of Cooper's Cookies when grandma's secret recipe is stolen. While investigating the theft, she works with local baker Sam to recreate the beloved recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

48 HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolates
¹/₂ cup shortening
³/₄ cup REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter
¹/₃ cup granulated sugar
¹/₃ cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsps milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¹/₂ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¹/₂ tsp salt
¹/₃ cup granulated sugar, for rolling (additional)

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates.

2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into the center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet and onto a wire rack. Cool completely.

Nothing tastes like the holidays more than a rich, creamy cup of hot cocoa! You’ll have the perfect winter treat in no time when you make a cup of this creamy and chocolatey delight starring HERSHEY'S Cocoa and a few basic ingredients.

Heidi Heidelberg receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas, a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage. Starring Ginna Claire Mason and Frédéric Brossier.

INGREDIENTS:

¹/₂ cup sugar
¹/₄ cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
pinch salt
4 cups milk (1 qt)
³/₄ tsp vanilla extract
¹/₃ cup water hot

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan; stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 2 minutes.

2. Add milk; stir and heat until hot. Do not boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat with whisk until foamy. Makes about six 6-ounce servings.

Variations: Add one of the following with the vanilla extract.

Cinnamon Cocoa: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Mint Cocoa: 1/2 teaspoon of mint extract or 3 tablespoons of crushed hard peppermint candy.

Mocha Cocoa: 1 to 2 tablespoons of powdered instant coffee.

This recipe highlights the crunch of fresh pecans and pretzels and the smoothness of caramel! Get ready for some fun interactive treat making and happy guests who will love the flavor combination of these chewy and savory holiday treats.

A journeyman hockey player falls for a real estate agent in a career crisis when he’s traded to her hometown and moves into the cottage in her hockey loving family’s backyard. Starring Kim Matula and Kevin McGarry.

INGREDIENTS:

Pretzels, small

ROLO® Creamy Caramels in Chocolate Candy

pecan halves

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 250°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.

2. Place one pretzel for each pretzel treat desired on prepared sheet. Top each pretzel with one unwrapped Rolo® Candy.

3. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until Rolo® caramel piece begins to soften, but not melt. Remove from oven; top with either pecan half or additional pretzel. Cool completely.

Stir up some nostalgia and go back in time with a recipe for a delectable, chilled chocolate pie featuring HERSHEY'S Special Dark Chocolate Chips. This easy recipe can be made ahead of time and then chilled to serve with the movie!

Angie is determined to spend Christmas alone but her usual commuter ride turns into a Christmas train that drops her off in her home town in 2011. Stars Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd.

INGREDIENTS:

¹/₂ tsp salt
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips (12-oz. bag), divided
4 egg yolks
¹/₃ cup corn starch
²/₃ cup sugar
3 cups milk
Tbsps butter or margarine, softened
1 pie shell (9 inch)
sweetened whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Bake pie shell; cool. Stir together sugar, cornstarch and salt in a 2 quart saucepan. Combine egg yolks and milk in a container with a pouring spout. Gradually blend milk mixture into sugar mixture.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Add 1-3/4 cups of chocolate chips; stir until the chips are melted and mixture is well blended. Pour into prepared pie shell; press plastic wrap onto filling. Cool. Refrigerate for several hours or until chilled and firm. Garnish with whipped cream and leftover chocolate chips, if desired.

Who doesn’t love a gooey homemade chocolate chip cookie? Put out a fresh batch for movie night and watch them disappear! You can use HERSHEY'S milk chocolate chips, special dark or semi-sweet or even a combination of all three if you are feeling particularly festive.

When Emily unexpectedly spends the holidays alone at her parents' house, their HOA insists that she participate in its many Christmas festivities. Starring Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman and Ellen Travolta.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
³/₄ cup granulated sugar
³/₄ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 ¹/₄ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¹/₂ tsp salt
2 cups HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips (11.5 oz pkg.)
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 375°F.

2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Pan Recipe: Spread batter into greased 15-1/2x10-1/2x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake at 375°F. 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. About 48 bars.

Snuggle up with a cold glass of milk to enjoy these rich, luscious brownies featuring HERSHEY'S cocoa and HERSHEY'S milk chocolate chips. These are great to enjoy with a romantic Hallmark Christmas movie, and are also a tasty take-along item for a holiday potluck or party.

When Sam, a workaholic bachelor, babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason and finds himself in an unexpected romance. Starring Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks)
2 cups sugar
2 tsps vanilla extract
4 eggs
³/₄ cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
¹/₂ tsp baking powder
¹/₄ tsp salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips (optional)

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan or two 8- or 9-inch square pans.

2. Place butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with spoon after each addition. Add cocoa; beat until well blended. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat well. Stir in nuts, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan or pans.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes for 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan (20 to 22 minutes for 8- or 9-inch pans) or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Prepare and frost brownie with Creamy Brownie Frosting, if desired. Garnish frosted brownies with milk chocolate chips, if desired. Cut into bars.

No oven needed for this crunchy and sweet treat! The star of this recipe is HERSHEY'S Hugs Candies with a sidekick of cornflakes and REESE’S peanut butter chips for an easy recipe to savor with your favorite holiday movies.

A Christmas Village brings the magic of Christmas to the lives of Summer and her family, healing old wounds and bringing new love to Summer and her family. Starring Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane and Marlo Thomas.

INGREDIENTS:

26 HERSHEY'S HUGS Brand Candies
1 1/2 cups REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips
¹/₂ cup honey
2 Tbsps unsalted butter
5 cups cornflake cereal

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Line cookie sheet or tray with parchment paper. Remove wrappers from candies; set aside.

2. Place peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, honey and butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at high an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and mixture is blended when stirred. Gradually stir in cereal flakes, stirring until cereal is completely coated with the chip mixture.

3. Scoop 26 equal portions (about 1 tablespoon each) onto prepared sheet; shape into mounds. Place candy piece in center of each mound. Allow to firm about 30 minutes before serving. Store, covered in dry, cool place.

This easy to bake recipe features both REESE'S peanut butter and REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures for a whole lot of peanut flavor! Enjoy these with a cold drink or a hot beverage by the fire while tuning in to watch your favorite Hallmark stars.

When Vanessa receives the results from her Family Tree DNA test, she discovers a family she didn't know existed and travels to their home for Christmas. Starring Aimee Teegarden, Andrew Walker, and James Tupper.

INGREDIENTS:
About 40 REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures or 12 (0.75 oz each) REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups, quartered
1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick), softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
1/2 cup REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter
1egg
¹/₂ tsp vanilla extract
1 - ¹/₂ cups all-purpose flour
³/₄ tsp baking soda
¹/₂ tsp salt

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from candies. Line small muffin cups (1-3/4 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups.

2. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy in large bowl. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place one in each prepared muffin cup. Do NOT flatten.

3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until puffed and lightly browned; remove from oven. Immediately press peanut butter cup or piece onto each cookie. Cool completely in muffin pan.