A Chanukah-Perfect Mini Look-Alike Creation
A Tiny Twist on a Chanukah Classic
We love all things mini—especially when they come with a surprise. This adorable step-by-step latke-making setup looks perfectly real at first glance…but nothing is what it seems!
The “bag of potatoes”? Chocolate.
The “bowl of shredded potatoes”? A cupcake.
The “frying pan”? A mini pie crust.
It’s a whimsical, Chanukah-perfect illusion that captures the cozy feeling of latke making without a drop of oil. Cute, clever, and completely edible, these mini look-alikes make the perfect activity and conversation piece for a Chanukah dessert, kids’ table, or family night treat.
Mini Potato Sack
You Will Need:
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4×6-inch (5×15-cm) bags
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cinnamon cocoa dusted almonds (we used Klein’s-available in candy stores and supermarkets)
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printables
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tape
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twist ties
Directions:
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Fill each bag with cinnamon chocolate almonds.
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Print and cut the labels.
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Wrap a label around each bag and secure with tape.
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Tie the top closed with a twist tie.
This becomes the “bag of potatoes”—adorably tiny and perfectly convincing.
Bowl of Grated Potatoes
You Will Need:
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cupcakes baked in foil pans
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ready made or homemade frosting or icing
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kataifi (shredded phyllo dough)
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mini graters
Directions:
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Frost each cupcake.
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Pile kataifi on top to create the look of freshly grated potatoes.
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Insert a mini grater into each “bowl.”
Mini Frying Pan
You Will Need:
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silver cardboard
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hole punch
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glue gun
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mini pie shells
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ready made or homemade frosting or icing
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brown and yellow food coloring
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Pop’mmms mini cookies
- mini plastic frying pan (optional)
Directions:
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Cut a small handle out of the silver cardboard.
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Punch a hole at the end for a realistic frying pan look.
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Glue the handle onto the pie shell foil.
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Tint icing with brown and yellow food coloring until it resembles sizzling latke oil.
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Spread icing in the “pan” and place Pop’mmms on top to mimic frying latkes.
A tiny frying pan—completely edible and completely adorable.
Photography by Chay Berger
This article originally appeared in Family First
4 Responses
Beyond adorable. I’m obsessed!
That means so much—thank you! We’re thrilled you’re obsessed!
These are soo cute!!!! Love it!!!
Agree!!! Thanks for the feedback!