Hanukkah means it’s time for a celebratory feast. Whether you were invited to a Hanukkah party or are celebrating with your fam at home, making tasty treats is basically a non-negotiable. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list of delish Hanukkah recipes you’ll be sure to adore….

Donuts 

When we think of Hanukkah, we think jelly donuts! If you’ve been dreaming of a super sweet Hanukkah-inspired dessert? This recipe will make them come true. While they’re traditionally made with raspberry jam, you can swap in your fave flavor (we’re fans of apricot and blueberry, too).

You’ll need:
+ Flour
+ Yeast
+ Milk
+ Eggs
+ Sugar
+ Butter
+ Salt
+ Canola oil
+ Jelly

Latkes

Latkes (aka fried potato pancakes) are an absolute Hanukkah staple. Check out this recipe for a super easy way to make this savory snack. They’re traditionally served with sour cream and applesauce, but you can also mix it up with an herby crème fraîche or honey mustard.

You’ll need:
+ Potatoes
+ Onion
+ Eggs
+ Breadcrumbs
+ Salt and pepper
+ Canola oil

Noodle Kugel

Kugel is basically a noodle casserole and can be enjoyed as a main course or even as dessert. (Plus, ever since that iconic noodle kugel ep of Wizards of Waverly Place—IYKYK—we’ve been dying to try it out.) Whip up this recipe and wow your fam (just don’t put any charms in it, pls).

You’ll need:
+ Egg noodles
+ Butter
+ Eggs
+ Sour cream
+ Cottage cheese
+ Sugar
+ Cinnamon

Dreidel cookies

No Hanukkah feast is complete without some festive sugar cookies to end the night or send home with your guests. Snag a Hanukkah cookie cutter set right here, check out this recipe for all the deets, then frost and decorate away. (Psst: This also makes the perf Hanukkah party activity!)

You’ll need:
+ Sugar
+ Butter
+ Honey
+ Eggs
+ Flour
+ Baking powder
+ Powdered sugar
+ Meringue powder
+ Cream of tartar
+ Water
+ Food coloring

Apple sauce 

Trust us when we tell you that there’s not much better than homemade apple sauce (and we love this one). It can truly up your latke game—or serve as the perf side dish. For the best flavor, use a mixture of tart and sweet apples (think: a couple of honeycrisp and a few Granny Smith).

You’ll need:
+ Apples
+ Sugar
+ Salt
+ Cinnamon
+ Lemon juice

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Slider image: @thebakingflutist
Applesauce: @ourlifehomemade