Hanukkah starts at sundown on December 8, and lasts for eight nights of celebrating, with candle lighting, dreidel spinning, latke frying, and, of course, enjoying holiday desserts! Here are eight delicious-looking Hanukkah desserts, so if you're feeling ambitious, you can try a different one on each night of Hanukkah!
1. Hanukkah Rice Krispies Treats (shown)
1. These cute treats are easy-to-make and fun to decorate.
2. Homemade Gelt
This year, skip the store-bought gelt and make your own amazing Apricot Gelt using this recipe from Martha Stewart.
3. "Glittered" Sufganiyot
No Hanukkah celebration is complete without the traditional fried doughnuts—try these glittery ones, also from Martha Stewart.
4. Tiny Doughnuts (shown)
4. Kids will love making these adorable itty-bitty doughnuts from cheerios, frosting, and sprinkles.
5. Shin Newtons
This easy DIY recipe explains how to make dreidel cookies from fig newtons, pretzel sticks, and icing.
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6. Hanukkah Cake Pops
These festive cake pops feature the Star of David, or try these cake pops that look like dreidels.
7. Numeral Cookies
These cookies count off the days of Hanukkah from 1 to 8, perfect for kids who want to savor every night, or they would make a fun hostess gift, too.
8. Cupcake Menorah (shown)
What could be sweeter than a menorah made from cupcakes? Use a giant cupcake in the middle for the shamas candle.
What's your favorite Hanukkah dessert? Share your recipe, or a link to the website!