Candy Dreidels
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 Varies by marshmallows
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Candy Dreidels
Description
The Candy Dreidels recipe involves inserting a stick-shaped pretzel into a large marshmallow to form the dreidel’s handle and body. Nutella hazelnut spread or frosting is spread on the base of a chocolate candy kiss, serving as edible glue to affix it atop the marshmallow. Optional decoration includes piping the Hebrew dreidel letters Nun, Hey, Gimel, and Shin onto the marshmallow surface using cake decorating gel, symbolizing the phrase 'Nes Gadol Haya Sham.' This gives a festive and informative touch.
The assembled dreidels can be further customized by dipping in chocolate candy coating—chocolate or vanilla flavored—and sprinkled with candy decorations before setting on parchment paper. The chocolate coating requires swift handling due to its quick setting. These treats combine soft, crunchy, and creamy textures alongside sweet, nutty, and chocolate flavors, making them suitable for holiday celebrations and family activities.
Preparation requires parchment paper and a cookie sheet if candy coating is used to prevent sticking. Drying times vary: cake decorating gel takes hours to set. The result is a creative edible dreidel that doubles as a sweet snack and holiday craft.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- marshmallows jumbo
- pretzels stick shaped
- Nutella hazelnut spread or frosting
- chocolate candy kisses
Optional Ingredients
- cake decorating gel or icing
- chocolate candy coating or vanilla candy coating
- vegetable shortening
- candy sprinkles
Instructions
- First, push a pretzel into the flat side of the marshmallow, sticking it in as far as you can without puncturing the opposite side.
- Next, spread a small amount of Nutella or frosting onto the base of a chocolate kiss. Use the Nutella as “glue” to attach the kiss to the flat end of the marshmallow.
- At this point, you can use cake decorating gel to write one of the four Hebrew dreidel letters onto the surface of the marshmallow… Nun, Hey, Gimel, ShinHere are the Hebrew letters if you need a guide:
- These letters stand for the Hebrew phrase, Nes Gadol Haya Sham– which means “A great miracle happened there.”Cake decorating gel takes a long time to dry, so give your letters a few hours to set… if your kids can wait that long!
- If you want to add a candy coating to your dreidel instead of the letters, make sure your marshmallow dreidels are prepped and ready to go before you start working with the chocolate. You will need to work quickly while the chocolate is soft. Place the dreidels on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, with at least an inch or two in between each dreidel.
- Once it’s melted, transfer the melted candy coating to a cool bowl. Working quickly, dip your dreidels one-at-a-time into the coating and roll them until the surface is evenly covered.
- As you dip the dreidels, make sure you don’t leave them in the hot candy coating for longer than a few seconds at a time. If you leave it longer, the Hershey kiss will melt and you’ll have a flat-bottomed dreidel.
- Pull the dreidel out of the coating and hold it over the bowl, point side facing downward, for a few seconds to get rid of excess drips.
- Place it on the parchment-lined cookie sheet and coat immediately with sprinkles.
- Once all of your dreidels are coated, let them dry for 15-20 minutes until the candy coating has set. A slight “puddle” will form underneath each dreidel, so it won’t look perfect—but that’s not the point. It will still look dreidel-ish, and it will taste yummy! Have fun!
Notes
- Use parchment paper and a cookie sheet to set candy-coated dreidels for easy cleanup.
- Allow cake decorating gel lettering to dry for several hours before handling to avoid smudging.
- Work quickly when applying chocolate candy coating as it sets fast.
- These treats combine marshmallow softness, pretzel crunch, and chocolate richness for varied texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Varies by marshmallows
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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