Purim is the perfect opportunity to get kids involved in the joy of giving and when the mishloach manot are playful, hands-on, and totally themed for kids, it makes the experience even more exciting. These two creative ideas are fun to assemble, visually impressive, and guaranteed to be a hit with friends. One leans a little more “boy-themed,” the other “girl-themed,” but both can easily be adapted for any child who loves creativity and sweets.
Pizza Slice Mishloach Manot
Turn a classic treat into something totally unexpected with this pizza-inspired cookie, packaged to look just like a real slice of pizza.
What You’ll Need:
This cookie recipe makes 4-6 pizza slice cookies.
-4-6 pizza slice-shaped cookies, sized to fit pizza boxes
-1 1/2 cups red melted chocolate (to resemble pizza sauce)
-3 cups shaved white chocolate (to resemble mozzarella cheese)
-Food gel (we used black and purple for the toppings)
-Green candies, finely chopped (to resemble scallions or green veggies)
-Pizza slice boxes, for packaging
How to Assemble:
1-Start with your cookie base.
2-Spread a thin layer of melted red chocolate over the top to mimic sauce, leaving the crust plain.
3-Sprinkle generously with shaved white chocolate for that cheesy look.
4-Color and shape the marzipan to mimic your favorite pizza toppings. Add toppings over the white chocolate shavings.
5-Let everything set completely.
6-Carefully place each “slice” into a pizza box and you’re done!
Edible Charm Bracelet Mishloach Manot
This idea combines crafting and snacking. It's an edible charm bracelet that looks like jewelry but is entirely made of treats. Candies and treats with holes already in them are the easiest to work with, but not necessary.
Important note: Adult supervision is recommended. Remove pin before gifting.
What You’ll Need:
-Kitchen string or dental floss
-A thick needle (for adult use only)
-Gefen wafers, cut into small squares
-Licorice, cut
-Gumdrops
-Mini marshmallows
-Ribbon, for wrapping
How to Assemble:
1-Tie one end of the string securely to the needle hole.
2-Carefully thread each food item onto the string like charms.
3-Alternate textures and shapes for visual interest.
4-Use an edible marker to write letters on the mini marshmallows—these make perfect “letter charms.”
5-Tie the bracelet closed with a double or triple knot once complete.
6- Cut off the pin and remove from your work surface.
7-Place each bracelet into a jewelry box and tie with a bow.
Photography by Sara Goldstein
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