Hanukkah Bark Recipe & Gift Box

2 min read September 13, 2026 PJ Feinstein
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Add a pop of color (and a tasty treat!) to your festive table with some Hanukkah bark and cute DIY Gift Boxes. When packaged in clear favor boxes, this homemade white-and-blue swirled bark topped with Hanukkah M&M's® does double duty as a tasty party favor. Just don't be surprised if your guests want to unwrap the shimmer ribbon adorned with Hanukkah charms and break into the holiday-themed bark before the party ends! This idea was perfect for the Modern Hanukkah Party I hosted for friends and family this year.

Project Time
20 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Heat white and blue candy melts separately and spread them on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Create a swirled pattern with a fork, toothpick, or pair of chopsticks. Gently press Hanukkah M&M's® into melted candy and let it cool for about an hour.

 

Hanukkah Bark Recipe & Gift Box step 1
Step
2

While your Hanukkah bark is cooling, assemble clear favor boxes and add a layer of blue chocolate candies. When the bark is ready, break it into large chunks and place inside the assembled boxes.

 

Hanukkah Bark Recipe & Gift Box step 2
Step
3

Cut approximately 46" of blue shimmer ribbon for each box. After wrapping ribbon around box — but before tying a bow — string a Hanukkah charm onto ribbon. Trim the end of the ribbon on a diagonal for a clean edge.

Be sure to see the Modern Hanukkah Party for more inspiration!

 

Hanukkah Bark Recipe & Gift Box step 3

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