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Hanukkah Desserts

Updated August 18, 2017
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Maple-Glazed Sour Cream Doughnut Holes
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

From rugelach to sufganiyot, there's plenty of sweet treats to be had during the 8 nights of Hanukkah. No holiday feast is complete without dessert, and these festive, traditional after-dinner snacks are just what you need to cap off the night.

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Marionberry Jam Doughnuts (Sufganiyot)

Marionberry Jam Doughnuts (Sufganiyot)
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts

Marionberry Jam Doughnuts (Sufganiyot) Recipe

Though doughnuts are amazing when eaten warm, they're also good fried ahead. That's what Jenn does when she makes this traditional Hanukkah dessert at home, so she can focus on her guests.

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Cherry and Pistachio Rugelach

Cherry and Pistachio Rugelach
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross Walker

Cherry and Pistachio Rugelach Recipe

You can switch out the cherry preserves and dried cherries for another fruit that comes in both spread and dried form, such as apricot, currant, or blueberry.

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

Apple Cider Doughnuts
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Apple Cider Doughnuts Recipe

Add apple cider to the dough for these homemade doughnuts, then sprinkle the doughnuts with cinnamon and sugar for a flavor that will remind you of autumn.

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Apricot and Walnut Rugelach

Apricot Walnut Rugelach
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Apricot and Walnut Rugelach Recipe

It's not a proper celebration of the festival of lights without a batch of rugelach. This classic Jewish cookie which is typically served during Hanukkah is an absolute must when it comes to holiday baking. Made with a super straightforward, 4-ingredient dough in the food processor, this pastry is far from intimidating. In this variation, we used our favorite apricot jam along with some hearty walnuts for the perfect fruit and nut dessert. If you don't have apricots or walnuts, any fruit and nut combination will do.

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Chocolate Babka

Chocolate Babka
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Chocolate Babka Recipe

Sweet dough envelops a chocolaty filling in a bread you're sure to swoon over. Have a slice for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

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Sour Cream Babka

Sour Cream Babka
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Sour Cream Babka Recipe

Russian immigrants gloried in Easter babkas - enriched yeast breads studded with dried fruits and nuts. For a more traditional babka, omit the amaretto and use dried sour cherries and candied cherries in place of cranberries and raisins.

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Winn's Fig and Pecan Rugelach

Winn's Fig and Pecan Rugelach
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Winn's Fig and Pecan Rugelach Recipe

This is a gluten-free variation of the traditional Jewish pastry. Filled with fig preserves, pecans, and brown sugar, they are the perfect treat for a Hanukkah celebration.

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Sticky Cinnamon Roll Babka Buns

EC: Magic Happens When Sticky Cinnamon Rolls Meet Babka
Credit: Photo by Caitlin Bensel / Food Styling by Blakeslee Giles / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis

Sticky Cinnamon Roll Babka Buns Recipe

If you're looking for decadence, you're in the right place. Though the dough requires multiple steps, the result is a bun that is sweeter, stickier, and more gooey than any bun you've had before. Our chefs joke about wanting to take a nap after experiencing the richness of this dessert. Saigon cinnamon is recommended for a stronger spicy-sweet flavor, but regular cinnamon can be easily substituted. Serve with coffee at brunch or as an afternoon treat. 

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Sour Cream Doughnuts

Sour Cream Doughnuts
Credit: Tara Donne; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

Sour Cream Doughnuts Recipe

The doughnut pan is a must. This $10 investment is worth a lifetime of healthier, oven-baked doughnuts. Find them at various kitchen stores or at amazon.com.

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Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes

Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes
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Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes Recipe

Donut holes should be warm and doughy and coated in sugar. This gluten-free version is just that--and more.

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Baked Soufganiyot

Baked Soufganiyot
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Baked Soufganiyot Recipe

Israelis enjoy jelly-filled donuts, called soufganiyot (soof-GHAHN-ee-yote), during Hanukkah. The donuts traditionally are fried, but we bake them to trim calories. We found using a plastic condiment bottle (available at supermarkets and kitchen supply stores) is the easiest way to fill the donuts with jelly. Serve this as a snack during Hanukkah. It's not part of our menu because it contains milk; kosher law prohibits serving milk and meat at the same meal. Store at room temperature up to two days.

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Cranberry Rugelach

Cranberry Rugelach
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Cranberry Rugelach Recipe

Prep and Cook Time: about 2 1/2 hours, plus at least 45 minutes to freeze dough. Notes: A trip to New York inspired Jeannie Lee of Marin County, California, to develop this rich, cranberry-filled cookie. Plan to make and chill the cranberry filling before beginning the cookie dough. If you have leftover filling, use it as you would a cranberry relish or jam. You can store the cookies airtight for up to 2 days.

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Chocolate Rugelach

chocolate rugelach
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Chocolate Rugelach Recipe

Rugelach, a classic Jewish cookie traditionally eaten during Hanukkah, is possibly the most underrated holiday cookie of all time. With a simple, no-fuss dough that comes together in the food processor, and endless ways to customize each batch, this should be your go-to holiday treat. In this chocolatey iteration, finely chopped bittersweet chocolate provides a rich depth of flavor that kids and grown-ups alike can enjoy. Dunk them in coffee or hot chocolate, or just eat them as-is, these adorable little cookies are fun to make and require ingredients that you probably already have.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut Bites

Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut Bites
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Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut Bites Recipe

"Wash these warm, sugary doughnut bites down with a shooter of ice-cold chocolate milk. I like to stick the milk in the freezer about 10 minutes before serving."

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Doughnut Holes

Lemon-Poppy Seed Doughnut Holes
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Lemon-Poppy Seed Doughnut Holes Recipe

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Maple-Glazed Sour Cream Doughnut Holes

Maple-Glazed Sour Cream Doughnut Holes
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Maple-Glazed Sour Cream Doughnut Holes Recipe

Sour cream enriches these yeasted doughnut holes. Enjoy them for breakfast or dessert.

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    1 of 16 Marionberry Jam Doughnuts (Sufganiyot)
    2 of 16 Cherry and Pistachio Rugelach
    3 of 16 Apple Cider Doughnuts
    4 of 16 Apricot and Walnut Rugelach
    5 of 16 Chocolate Babka
    6 of 16 Sour Cream Babka
    7 of 16 Winn's Fig and Pecan Rugelach
    8 of 16 Sticky Cinnamon Roll Babka Buns
    9 of 16 Sour Cream Doughnuts
    10 of 16 Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes
    11 of 16 Baked Soufganiyot
    12 of 16 Cranberry Rugelach
    13 of 16 Chocolate Rugelach
    14 of 16 Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut Bites
    15 of 16 Lemon-Poppy Seed Doughnut Holes
    16 of 16 Maple-Glazed Sour Cream Doughnut Holes

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