On Hanukkah, it’s tradition to eat foods fried in oil. And that’s not just because these dishes are indulgent and delicious (although that, too), but because they are symbolic of the story behind the holiday: The "miracle of Hanukkah” refers to the menorah oil that was expected to last just one day, but instead lasted for eight days and filled the temple with light.
Celebrate all the holiday means by adding one these Hanukkah desserts to your menu. From traditional favorites (jelly donuts and chocolate gelt, of course) to more modern takes on the theme (like fudge dreidels and blue peanut butter kiss cookies), you can’t go wrong with these 15 easy and delicious Hanukkah dessert recipes.
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Try a different sweet treat (or a few of them!) on each of the eight nights.