Hanukkah Activity for Kids that Doubles as Dessert

Adapted from a recipe by Renee Chernin, The Kosher Channel.com

I think this Cupcake Menorah as a Hanukkah activity for kids is such a cute and easy idea. You can start with any boxed cake mix recipe and use ready made frosting or make your favorite basic cake and frosting recipe.

Here's how to make this easy Hanukkah dessert:
Take any frosted cupcake or muffin, decorate with colorful shaped sprinkles.

Place eight of the cupcakes on a long platter, on a board covered in foil or around the edge of a round platter. In the center of the row or circle, place a pretty inverted drinking glass or small bowl. Set the "shamash" cupcake here.

Place a real candle in the center of each cupcake. A Cupcake Menorah makes a creative, easy Hanukkah centerpiece and the kids will really enjoy watching their dessert flicker away throughout the meal. They may even stay at the table a bit longer!

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