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One of the best parts about Chanukah is the delicious chocolate coins we know as gelt. Gelt pretty much stays the same for most people. It's either milk or dark chocolate with silver or gold foil. No one really thinks to get creative with their gelt. Some people don't even use it to play dreidel - it's original purpose - and they just get it to eat. There's no shame in that - I myself am one of those people. So, let's take a look at four ways to spin your gelt into some tasty Chanukah treats!
Apricot Gelt
For a fruity, but still not "healthy," option, simply dip dried apricots into melted chocolate and wrap in foil. Now, you can pretend like you're eating a healthy treat, and no one - OK, everyone - would be the wiser. These would also make a lovely Chanukah gift or party favor.
Homemade Gelt
For a more rustic, homemade feel to your dreidel playing, try making your own gelt from scratch. It's not complicated at all, with only two ingredients, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Such a simple project can add a great personal touch.
Gelt Cookies
Who says gelt has to be made out of chocolate? This is a great kitchen craft to do with your kids. All you have to do is bake some break and bake cookies and wrap them in gold foil. You could certainly use your own homemade recipe as well. These could be used as classroom treats to share, or just as fun Chanukah snacks at home.
Gelt Filled Peanut Butter Cookies
This is a great project for the baker with leftover Chanukah gelt. After making a peanut butter cookie dough, you scoop it into a mini-muffin tin and bake. When the cookies are hot out of the oven, you place a gelt and peanut butter sandwich right in the middle to make a chocolatey filling. These would make lovely Chanukah party treats.
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One of the best parts about Chanukah is the delicious chocolate coins we know as gelt. Gelt pretty much stays the same for most people. It's either milk or dark chocolate with silver or gold foil. No one really thinks to get creative with their gelt. Some people don't even use it to play dreidel - it's original purpose - and they just get it to eat. There's no shame in that - I myself am one of those people. So, let's take a look at four ways to spin your gelt into some tasty Chanukah treats!
Apricot Gelt
For a fruity, but still not "healthy," option, simply dip dried apricots into melted chocolate and wrap in foil. Now, you can pretend like you're eating a healthy treat, and no one - OK, everyone - would be the wiser. These would also make a lovely Chanukah gift or party favor.
Homemade Gelt
For a more rustic, homemade feel to your dreidel playing, try making your own gelt from scratch. It's not complicated at all, with only two ingredients, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Such a simple project can add a great personal touch.
Gelt Cookies
Who says gelt has to be made out of chocolate? This is a great kitchen craft to do with your kids. All you have to do is bake some break and bake cookies and wrap them in gold foil. You could certainly use your own homemade recipe as well. These could be used as classroom treats to share, or just as fun Chanukah snacks at home.
Gelt Filled Peanut Butter Cookies
This is a great project for the baker with leftover Chanukah gelt. After making a peanut butter cookie dough, you scoop it into a mini-muffin tin and bake. When the cookies are hot out of the oven, you place a gelt and peanut butter sandwich right in the middle to make a chocolatey filling. These would make lovely Chanukah party treats.
I love that you share your holiday traditions, I did not know that the little coins were called gelt .
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