By Hannah Paperno
This story originally appeared on The Nosher.
Every year around Chanukah, I am reminded of my time spent in Sunday school and the things we would do to prepare for the holiday.
Learning songs, playing dreidel, eating piles of latkes and making arts and crafts were among some of my favorites, but there’s one thing that sticks out after all these years: making edible dreidels.
When I was a kid, we made them with pretzel sticks, marshmallows, peanut butter and Hershey’s Kisses but now that I’m older and can buy my own groceries, I opt for different means of gluing the pieces together and adding my own twist to this classic activity.
Thankfully, this quick and crafty recipe can be easily tailored to suit the needs of anyone’s palate or dietary restrictions. The saltiness of the pretzel is a welcome balance to the sweetness of the marshmallow, edible “glue” and Hershey’s Kisses. Depending on what type of chocolate and glue you opt to use, you can make this simple treat with a wonderful depth of flavor.
My personal preference is to use dark chocolate Hershey’s Kisses so that the bitterness adds to the sweet and salty elements, but they can be made to any individual taste. Whether it’s a family gathering, a Sunday school class or even a temple service, taking a few minutes to make these cute, simple treats and share them with friends is something anyone can appreciate.
Though this is definitely a project more tailored toward children, even as an adult, I’ve enjoyed making these — and eating them, too. While they’re not exactly “playable” like a regular dreidel, they’re equally as fun for people of all ages. Using writing gel, though not necessary, gives you the ability to decorate your dreidels to make them artistic and unique before digging into this fun treat.
Edible Dreidels
Ingredients
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 12 marshmallows
- 4 Tablespoons glue (nut butter, marshmallow fluff or frosting)
- 12 Hershey’s Kisses
- Edible writing gel (optional)
Instructions
- Placing the marshmallow in the palm of your hand so as not to squish the sides, press one end of the pretzel stick into the center of one end of the marshmallow, and push it 3/4 of the way through.
- Using your "glue," put a pea-sized amount on the flat end of a Hershey’s Kiss before placing it in the center of the other end of the marshmallow.
- Decorate with writing gel, if desired, and enjoy!
This story originally appeared on The Nosher. Hannah Paperno is a freelance writer and recipe developer based in Annandale, Virginia.
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