Could there be a holiday with more kid-friendly food than Hanukkah? Everything is fried or sweet — not bad in the world of kiddie food! If you're looking to make this Hanukkah even sweeter than usual, we've got more than a dozen ideas for you. From glittery doughnuts to marshmallow dreidels, check out our favorite Hanukkah desserts to pair with your menorah lighting this year.
A Chocolate-Covered Combo Platter
There's no doubt that kids love chocolate, so why not give them a taste of everything for Hanukkah? Sweet Ali Homemade Baked Goods [1] (call for pricing) creates custom platters of chocolate-covered Oreos, pretzels, Rice Krispie treats, marshmallows, and more, all with your custom message emblazoned atop the goodies.
Doughnut Decorating and Milk and Cookies
Over at The Sucre Shop [2], Brooke Pratt created a fun and modern Hanukkah dessert table complete with a "decorate your own doughnut" station and milk and Star of David cookies for lil celebrants.
Glittered Sufganiyot
Jelly doughnuts — also called sufganiyot [4] — are the most traditional Hanukkah dessert. Why not add some pizzazz to the holiday staple with some glitter and cute packaging?
Cookie Menorah
Amy Atlas's cookie menorah [6] is a fun centerpiece that tots can decorate on their own.
Marshmallow and Hershey Kiss Dreidels
These fun chocolate and marshmallow dreidels [7] are not only fun to eat, but they're also a kid-friendly craft to make!
Bunuelos With Honey
Traditional doughnuts take a backseat to bunuelos [9], a more rustic-looking doughnut that is eaten by Sephardic Jews for Hanukkah. Served with honey or powdered sugar, they're a bit lighter than jelly doughnuts, but just as scrumptious!
Cupcake Menorah
Take your dessert, and turn it into a centerpiece with a cupcake menorah [11]!
Glitter Balls
These Glitter Ball Cookies [13] add some festive sparkle to the dessert table.
Hanukkah Lollipops
These sweet, retro Hanukkah Lollipops [15] ($21 for 10) are a fun favor for partygoers.
Sprinkles Hanukkah Box
If you don't have time to bake, pick up a box of Sprinkles' Hanukkah Cupcakes [16]. The box includes red velvet, dark chocolate, and vanilla cupcakes with sugar decorations.
Doughnut Twists
Who says doughnuts need to come in round form? For Hanukkah, all that matters is that they are fried! Martha Stewart [17]'s doughnut twists [18] are easy to make and fun to eat!
Ice Cream Cake
Baskin Robbins' Chanukah Menorah Cake [20] is a fun way to end your meal.
Chocolate Cranberry Cake With Gelt Glaze
A usually tasty chocolate cake gets made over with a chocolate glaze made from Hanukkah gelt in this chocolate cranberry cake with gelt glaze [21].
Hanukkah Truffles
These Hanukkah truffles [23] (12 for $30) are almost too pretty to eat.
Star of David Rice Krispie Treats
Make or buy a platter of Star of David Rice Krispie Treats [24] ($13/dozen) for a sweet treat after some latkes. The kids will gobble them up!
Ugly Sweater Hanukkah Cookies
For a fun take on dessert, check out these Ugly Sweater Hanukkah Cookies [25] ($40/dozen) that are sure to be a hit with parents and kids alike!
Jelly-Stuffed Challah Doughnuts
Why make regular sufganiyot for Hanukkah when you can take two favorites and blend them together? These jelly-stuffed challah doughnuts [26] combine two classics for a tasty and modern dessert.
Chocolate Olive Oil Cookies
For an unexpected dessert option, try these chocolate olive oil cookies [27] that bring the holiday's famous oil to an all-time-favorite chocolate treat.
Hanukkah-Style Gingerbread Cookies
Who says gingerbread is reserved for Christmas? Certainly not us! These Hanukkah-style gingerbread cookies [28] are great to bake ahead of your party. Then place some icing and sprinkles on the table for the kids to decorate!