Festive Hanukkah Desserts the Whole Family Will Love

Marshmallow Dreidels
Photo: Southern Living

The latkes are long gone, and the candles are burning low. Time to bring out a tray of sweet Hanukkah treats. Whether Bubbe always makes a traditional Hanukkah dessert or mom goes food craft crazy this time of year, our collection of Hanukkah dessert recipes is sure to give your family a few new ideas to try. From a Southern spin on a holiday rugelach, with our Peach-Pecan Rugelach recipe, to a simple take on a Sufganiyout, Bubbe just might find a new take on her classic, go-to treats. Or, if you're looking for a fun, decorated dessert after a delicious Hanukkah meal, our Marshmallow Dreidels make for festvie, kid-friendly food crafts the whole family can make together. No matter what type of sweet you're looking to bake this season, here you'll find enough dessert ideas to last you all eight days.

01 of 07

Peach-Pecan Rugelach

Peach-Pecan Rugelach Hanukkah Dessert
Luca Trovato

Recipe: Peach-Pecan Rugelach

For a Southern take on a traditional Rugelach, try a filling made of pecans and peach preserves.

02 of 07

Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach

Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach Hanukkah Dessert
Luca Trovato

Recipe: Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach

We've infused this classic Hanukkah Rugelach with just the right amount of sweet red pepper heat.

03 of 07

Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyout)

Sufganiyout
Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyot)

Who knew bringing the tradition of sufganiyot to your Hanukkah party could be such a cinch?

04 of 07

Mindi's Doughnuts and Easy Raspberry Sauce

Mindi's Doughnuts and Easy Raspberry Sauce
Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Mindi's Doughnuts and Easy Raspberry Sauce

Who says you have to stop serving fried food when the latkes run out? Keep the fried food Hanukkah fun alive with these delightfully easy glazed doughnut holes and fruit spread.

05 of 07

Marshmallow Dreidels

Marshmallow Dreidels
Southern Living

Watch:How To Make Marshmallow Dreidels

I have a little dreidel. I made it out of...marshmallows! Is that not how the song goes?

06 of 07

Salted Chocolate Matzo Madness Toffee

Salted Chocolate Matzo Madness Toffee
Greg Dupree

Recipe:Salted Chocolate Matzo Madness Toffee

Since the recipe doesn't have to be Passover-friendly this time of year, you can substitute matzo for saltine crackers to create a crispy, salty based for this chocolate treat.

07 of 07

Chunky Chocolate Brownies

Chunky Chocolate Brownies
Southern Living

Recipe: Chunky Chocolate Brownies

You can't go wrong with these heavenly hunks of chocolate chunks any time of year, but we know they'll go fast in a house full of Hanukkah guests.

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