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title: See How This Hanukkah Staple Has Evolved Into a Gourmet Treat
description: Gelt has been a Hanukkah staple for centuries. See how it has evolved into gourmet chocolate.
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published: '2015-12-08T15:48:55.000Z'
modified: '2015-12-08T15:48:55.000Z'
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![Screen Shot 2015-12-08 at 10.22.57 AM](https://img.money.com/2015/12/screen-shot-2015-12-08-at-10-22-57-am.png)

Gelt, the chocolate Hanukkah treat packaged as a gold or silver coin, has its roots in a non-chocolate tradition. What is now a sugary treat enjoyed by all originally served as a year-end-tip for migrant workers in the 19th century.

Throughout the years chocolatiers have developed many iterations of gelt, in terms of both price and quality. For instance, [Veruca Chocolates](http://www.verucachocolates.com/collections/gelt-for-grown-ups) coins their treats as "gelt for grown ups," which sell for nearly one dollar per coin and come in a variety of flavors.

In addition, more companies have been rolling out fair-trade gelt, so you can feel better about eating these delicious treats.

Happy Hanukkah!

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