Create DIY Candy Dreidels for Hanukkah

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel. I made you out of Junior Mints and Hershey’s Kisses. 

These candy dreidels are perfect for Hanukkah favors. They’re easy to make, and are a great learning opportunity for kids.

What you’ll need:
Junior Mints Mini Packs
Construction paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Pen
Hershey’s Kisses
Double-sided tape

1. The cube portion of the dreidel will be made from a Junior Mints Mini Pack. Junior Mints are certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.

2. Cut a piece of colored construction paper to 1 3/4 inches by 5 1/2 inches.

3. Wrap the paper around the Junior Mints box and adhere the ends with a glue stick.

4. Write the four Hebrew letters — nun, gimel, hei and shin — on the four sides.

5. Cut another piece of colored paper to 1/4 inch by 3 inches. Fold it in half, and fold 1/4-inch tabs at the ends. Attach the tabs to the top of the box for the dreidel handle.

6. Adhere a Hershey’s Kiss to the bottom of the box with double-sided tape. Hershey’s Kisses are also certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.

Jonathan Fong is the author of “Flowers That Wow” and “Parties That Wow,” and host of “Style With a Smile” on YouTube. You can see more of his do-it-yourself projects on his website.