Traditional Hanukkah Treats for Eight Nights of Celebration
From reciting traditional prayers as each candle of the menorah is lit to distributing chocolate coins among the children during a game of dreidel, the eight nights of Hanukkah are full of tradition, storytelling, and family. Perhaps the most anticipated part of Hanukkah is the food; gathering around the table with loved ones to show appreciation of the holiday’s over 2,000-year history.
Though celebrants often look forward to menu items like beef brisket and smoked salmon, we don’t think anybody can deny the desserts—traditional Hanukkah treats consisting of things like pastries, fried goodies, and sweet noodle Kugel. Plan your Hanukkah dessert spread with a little help from your local Foodtown supermarket.
Tasty Jewish Desserts for the Festival of Lights
From traditional Jewish treats to modern twists on the classics, we’ve compiled some of our favorite Hanukkah recipes, sure to please every guest.
Rugelach is a must for the Hanukkah dessert table. These classic pastries are flaky with a touch of chewiness, making them downright delectable. Whip up these yummy chocolate rugelach from Just a Taste for an indulgent treat or these classic walnut and raisin rugelach from Once Upon a Chef.
Another favorite Hanukkah treat, these deep-fried jelly donuts called Sufganiyah symbolize the burning of oil lamps in the ancient temples of Jerusalem. Tailor this sufganiyah recipe from My Jewish Learning to your liking with your preferred flavor of jam.
You might be familiar with kugel as a side dish, but sweet variations are also very popular for the holiday. Go with the classics, like this traditional sweet cream cheese noodle kugel from Genius Kitchen or this modern take, caramel apple upside down kugel from Parsley Sage Sweet.
Like sufganiyah, deep-fried fritters are a traditional Jewish dessert that reminds guests of the role that oil lamps play in the story of Hanukkah. Traditionally, they may be made with apples, as in this apple fritter recipe from Whats4Eats, or put a fun spin on the classic with cocoa fritters from The Kitchn.
Shop Traditional Hanukkah Foods and Ingredients at Foodtown
No Hanukkah gathering is complete without dessert! Foodtown grocery stores have everything you need to carry you through eight nights of celebration, backed by Smart Savings that can’t be beaten. Find everything you need to whip up these traditional Hanukkah treats by visiting your nearest Foodtown grocery store. We can’t wait to help you have a memorable holiday!
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