Best Homemade Gelt Recipes

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HOMEMADE GELT



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Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses a miniature muffin pan to mold the coins into shape. The sliced almonds add a nice crunch, but the chocolates can be left plain or topped with other ingredients like sprinkles, crushed peppermint candies or finely chopped candied ginger. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 teaspoons canola oil
3 (3-1/2 ounces each) dark chocolate candy bars, melted
1/4 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Brush miniature muffin cups lightly with oil. Pour about 1 teaspoons melted chocolate into each cup and bang on counter. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until set. Remove from muffin cups and blot off any excess oil, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOMEMADE HANUKKAH GELT



Homemade Hanukkah Gelt image

These homemade Hanukkah gelt just might be your new holiday tradition! You only need a mini muffin tin and some gold sprinkles. We like the richness of bittersweet chocolate, but you can easily swap in your favorite type.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 chocolate gelts

Number Of Ingredients 3

Vegetable oil, for brushing
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
Assorted edible gold sprinkles, for decorating, such as pearlized sugar or confetti (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Brush a 24-cup mini muffin pan or two 12-cup mini muffin tins (preferably nonstick) with oil.
  • Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until completely melted and smooth, about 90 seconds.
  • Divide the melted chocolate evenly among the cups of the prepared muffin tin, about 1 3/4 teaspoons per muffin cup. (You can also use a pastry bag for this part.) Tap the muffin tin against the counter to remove any air bubbles and even out the chocolate.
  • Top with gold sprinkles and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Use an offset spatula to remove the chocolate from the tin.

HOMEMADE GELT



Homemade Gelt image

Deliver a tasty twist on a Hanukkah tradition with handmade gelt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12 coins

Number Of Ingredients 3

Safflower oil, for brushing
2 1/2 ounces dark chocolate
Cacao nibs, grated orange zest, or finely chopped candied ginger, for topping

Steps:

  • Brush a 12-cup mini muffin tin with safflower oil. Using a microwave, melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl in 10-second increments, stirring in between. Divide melted chocolate evenly among prepared muffin cups. Top with cacao nibs, orange zest or candied ginger, as desired. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Using an offset spatula, remove the chocolates; blot any excess oil. Wrap in gold or silver candy papers (available at papermart.com). Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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