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It’s smooth and creamy and tastes like childhood. When something as good as milk chocolate exists, who needs anything else for dessert? That’s why we’ve gathered our seven best dessert recipes using HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars.

Everything’s better with chocolate.

Chocolate lovers, these recipes are your dessert dreams come true. They’re fun, easy and decadently delicious — and you can make them all with the HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar in your pantry! But fair warning: Be prepared to become the go-to dessert person after you share these treats with friends and family.

1. HERSHEY’S Bar Brownie Squares

HERSHEY’S Bar Brownie Squares

Imagine the look on your friend’s face when you offer them a chocolate bar … and pull out these brownie squares instead! A classic brownie base gets topped with whole Hershey bars in this simple yet genius recipe. With only 12 minutes of prep time needed, these are great for when you need a last-minute bake sale contribution. Try alternating milk and dark chocolate bars on top so everyone is satisfied.

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2. HERSHEY’S Bar Cookies

HERSHEY’S Bar Cookies

No more boring cookies. This recipe is easy to make and loaded with Hershey goodness three different ways: in the batter, as a topping and drizzled on as a finishing glaze. Customize the recipe with any combination of bars you like best: HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars, SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Bars or COOKIES ‘N’ CREME Bars.

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3. Chocolate Bar Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Bar Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

These tasty cupcakes are easy to transport: just box them up, and apply HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Bars once you reach your destination. With a cream cheese filling and rich chocolate batter, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser.

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4. HERSHEY’S Bar Cracker Snack Medallions

HERSHEY’S Bar Cracker Snack Medallions

The only thing better than a milk chocolate dessert is a sweet-and-salty milk chocolate dessert.  HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate surrounds buttery crackers, which are then topped with salty peanuts and an extra chocolate pip. You’ll want to assemble these treats ahead of time so they can chill and harden before serving.

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5. S’mores Cookie Drops

S’mores Cookie Drops

These s’mores are NBN: No Bonfire Needed. Graham crackers, milk chocolate and marshmallows bring back the nostalgic taste of summer nights. And a sugar cookie base brings it all together in one delicious package. Watch how the edges brown in the oven like a toasty s’more! Your kids will love helping you make these easy-going cookie drops.

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6. Easy HERSHEY’S Bar Pie

Easy HERSHEY’S Bar Pie

Your family might have a recipe for chocolate cream pie using HERSHEY’S Cocoa. But did you know you can also make it with a HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar? Simply fold melted chocolate into whipped topping from your freezer. The result is a mousse-like filling with an airy texture and a lighter, more straightforward milk chocolate taste. This pie is so good, no one will believe it only took 10 minutes!

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7. Our Gal Sundae Pie

Our Gal Sundae Pie

A homemade macaroon-nut crust with a heavenly chocolate filling, this pie has flavors reminiscent of a classic ice cream sundae. Top it with whipped cream, cherries and HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar pieces for a delicious walk down memory lane. Unlike a no-bake cream pie, this pie uses a from-scratch custard that bakes in the shell. So set aside a little more time for this show-stopping dessert. 

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Bake something special today with Hershey.

On their own, HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars are a delicious way to share a moment with friends and family. In a homemade recipe, they double the fun! Make your next gathering even more special with one of our recipes using milk chocolate bars. For more inspiration and tips on baking with pantry staples, check out our Top 6 Ways to Use HERSHEY’S Syrup.