Hanukkah Recipes

Celebrate the Festival of Lights! Allrecipes has more than 320 trusted Hanukkah recipes complete with ratings, reviews and cooking tips.

Staff Picks

Chef John's Classic Potato Pancakes

Rating: 4.71 stars
37
The one and only way to not get perfectly crispy potato pancakes is to not squeeze them properly. More than half the procedure was dedicated to grating, soaking, draining, and squeezing the potatoes. If you don't thoroughly squeeze all the liquid from the potatoes, the pancakes just won't crisp up as well. Top with thinly sliced smoked salmon, sour cream, and fresh dill.
By Chef John

Chanukah Cookies

Rating: 4.39 stars
28
Serve these cookies every night during Chanukah. Kids have fun decorating them and eating them.
By DelightfulDines

Potato Latkes I

Rating: 4.47 stars
478
A classic potato latke, you can't go wrong with these crispy hot cakes. Serve with applesauce, sour cream and chopped green onions! Happy Hanukkah!
By Daisy

Hanukkah Star Challah

Rating: 3.67 stars
2
When invited to a Hanukkah dinner, I thought of making something appropriate. Finally we decided on a Challah bread shaped as a 6-pointed Star of David.
By AMG

Sufganiyot

Rating: 4.5 stars
12
Doughnuts without holes! This is a traditional Jewish holiday recipe; sufganiyot are commonly served during the Hanukkah season.
By Mel Levy

Raspberry and Apricot Rugelach

Rating: 4.65 stars
52
A yummy and extra fruity version of this traditional cookie.
By MARBALET

Slow Cooker Cider Applesauce (No Sugar Added)

Rating: 4.67 stars
54
This spicy applesauce requires no added sugar because the apples and spices are sweet enough on their own. The smell of the apples cooking with the spices makes the entire house smell like apple cider!
By Cookingfor9

Most Amazing Challah

Rating: 4.86 stars
103
I made up my own Challah that is amazing! I have tried countless combinations to finally get it right. It uses quick rise yeast to save you a bunch of time. Enjoy!
By Palsar7

Alane's Hanukkah Brisket

Rating: 4.58 stars
11
This brisket will literally fall apart in your mouth. The recipe was given to me by my Jewish friend. We made it for a work potluck and it was a hit.
By Marlene

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Rating: 4.4 stars
790
A soft, chewy, and flavorful sugar cookie. It is very important to chill the dough, as it is too sticky to roll unless well chilled.
By Karin Christian

Hanukkah Foods from Around the World

These favorites are enjoyed for Hanukkah around the world.
By Hannah Klinger

Halfway Healthy Hanukkah Cupcakes

Easy-to-make festive cupcakes for Hanukkah! Whole wheat flour and almond milk make them a little healthier than most.
By Hsr
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Inspiration and Ideas

Mom's Potato Latkes

Mom's Potato Latkes
Rating: Unrated
109
"Latkes are a must-have at Hanukkah. This is my mother's recipe, which is honestly the best latke I've had. Lovely topped with sour cream or applesauce." – Lindsay
10 Hanukkah Chicken Recipes

10 Hanukkah Chicken Recipes
Suitable for a company-worthy feast or a weeknight meal.
Pumpkin Sufganiot with Cranberry Jelly

Pumpkin Sufganiot with Cranberry Jelly
Rating: Unrated
2
How to Make Crispy, Golden Latkes

How to Make Crispy, Golden Latkes
Ashkenazi Hanukkah Recipes

Ashkenazi Hanukkah Recipes
A Traditional Menu for Hanukkah

A Traditional Menu for Hanukkah

Sarah's Knish

Rating: 4.61 stars
30

Traditional Jewish treat of little golden pastry domes filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and fried onions.

More Hanukkah Recipes and Tips

12 Hanukkah Desserts to Try This Year

Make your Hanukkah sweeter with one of these delicious desserts.
By Corey Williams

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Rating: 4.44 stars
8564
Whenever you make these cookies for someone, be sure to bring along several copies of the recipe! You will be asked for it, I promise! NOTE: I make icing with confectioners' sugar and milk. I make it fairly thin, as I 'paint' the icing on the cookies with a pastry brush. Thin enough to spread easily but not so thin that it just makes your cookies wet and runs off.
By J. Saunders

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Rating: 4.6 stars
2993
This recipe is from my mother. It may sound strange, but these are really good and very easy to make. The Brussels sprouts should be brown with a bit of black on the outside when done. Any leftovers can be reheated or even just eaten cold from the fridge. I don't know how, but they taste sweet and salty at the same time!
By JAQATAC

Sarah's Applesauce

Rating: 4.78 stars
2292
This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it - and he hates canned applesauce!
By PHATCAT

Roast Chicken with Rosemary

Rating: 4.63 stars
607
When I was in Vicenza, Italy at an open market downtown, I smelled this scrumptious smell of roast chicken at this stand. So I bought one of their chickens and looked what they stuffed in the cavity to make it taste so good! I also do my turkeys like this too!
By LILQUIZ

Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts

Rating: 4.64 stars
1107
I have tried so many versions of glazed doughnuts, and this one finally came out perfect! Just like the ones at my favorite doughnut shop.
By Kelly

Potato Pancakes I

Rating: 4.58 stars
201
This is a traditional potato pancake recipe, and is a wonderful comfort food. Serve with applesauce and sour cream for a light dinner, or with roast chicken for a hearty winter meal. You can use more flour if the mixture seems too wet.
By FISHLOVE

Country Fried Squash

Rating: 4.45 stars
128
This recipe was my Grandmother's and it actually won a Blue Ribbon in the Tennessee State Fair! Be sure to use fresh squash, I use butternut but other squash would also be good.
By Maryanne

Beignets

Rating: 4.65 stars
241
A traditional New Orleans-style recipe for their famous beignets! Grab a cafe au lait and you're set!
By ginampls

Easy Baked Beef Brisket

Rating: 4.79 stars
23
For a brisket recipe, this is considered very fast. The convention of cooking it low and slow often results in dried-out meat that never reaches the proper internal temperature. Instead of waiting all day and risking such disappointment, we dial up the temperature slightly and bake it in about half the time to ensure it's both tender and moist. Garnish with chives if desired.
By Chef John

Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks

Rating: 4.72 stars
364
Lamb shanks are slowly simmered with fresh rosemary, garlic, tomatoes, and red wine. Great served with polenta, or my family's favorite--roasted garlic mashed potatoes--as you need something to soak up the wonderful sauce. A fantastic dish for company, as all the prep work is done at the beginning, and then you just have to wait.
By S. HODGE

Smoked Fish Dip

Rating: 4.62 stars
70
This recipe for smoked fish dip is world class, puts most others to shame, and is served in several prominent restaurants on the gulf coast of Florida. We used smoked whitefish, well boned, but any other smoked fish should work. Serve with crackers, lemon or lime wedges, and capers.
By KPERKINS100

Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings

Rating: 4.73 stars
301
These are the ones my grandmother used to make: warm, flaky, apple-y sweet and drizzled with a sauce that bakes right with them. These are not difficult to make, just a little time-consuming. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
By MICKI WOOD

German Potato Pancakes

Rating: 4.6 stars
630
These are a nice change from regular pancakes. They make a great dinner meal when served with bratwurst sausage. I spread mine with cranberry sauce and top with maple syrup.
By SWIZZLESTICKS

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

Rating: 4.78 stars
311
I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.
By Chef John

Carrot Pineapple Cake I

Rating: 4.78 stars
533
The carrots and pineapple work together to keep this cake moist and wholesome.
By Linda

Cabbage Rolls II

Rating: 4.32 stars
1239
Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef, onion and rice, covered in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce and cooked in a slow cooker.
By BJ

Mom's Apple Fritters

Rating: 4.53 stars
391
My mom made these for us after school in the fall with the apples we'd pick and buy from a fruit farm. Warm, crisp, and sweet, a perfect fall treat.
By ABBY9

Boiled Chicken

Rating: 4.74 stars
187
A recipe for boiled chicken; boiled chicken meat is called for in many other recipes, and is a wonderful basic recipe to have for many uses.
By Anonymous
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Spaghetti Squash I

Rating: 4.49 stars
1624
The flesh of spaghetti squash comes out in long strands, very much resembling the noodles for which it is named. In this recipe, the 'noodles' are tossed with vegetables and feta cheese. You can substitute different vegetables, but be sure to use ones that have contrasting colors.
By Bob Cody

Acorn Squash

Rating: 4.52 stars
641
Sweet and buttery squash--this is quick and easy, and my family loves it.
By TERRYLEE51

Thera's Canadian Fried Dough

Rating: 4.83 stars
35
If you have ever been in Canada, especially Ottawa, Ontario, we have a pastry called BeaverTails® -- a whole-wheat pastry, fried and covered in an assortment of goodies. These have also been called pigs' ears. Over the years I have perfected the recipe to the point where I and my friends no longer go out to get them. I just make 'em at home! Enjoy, EH!
By Thera Holmes

Easy Apple Strudel

Rating: 4.25 stars
123
This apple strudel recipe is very simple to make, yummy and best of all, inexpensive.
By JESSLUV

Old Fashioned Potato Kugel

Rating: 4.64 stars
59
I got this recipe from a British grandmother. It is hands-down the best potato kugel my family (and most of my guests) ever tasted. It's fabulous served hot with sour cream. It's also incredible put in a cholent overnight.
By basg101
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