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.
There's no doubt that kids love chocolate, so why not give them a taste of everything for Hanukkah? Sweet Ali Homemade Baked Goods (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.
Over at The Sucre Shop, 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.
Jelly doughnuts — also called sufganiyot — are the most traditional Hanukkah dessert. Why not add some pizzazz to the holiday staple with some glitter and cute packaging?
Amy Atlas's cookie menorah is a fun centerpiece that tots can decorate on their own.
These fun chocolate and marshmallow dreidels are not only fun to eat, but they're also a kid-friendly craft to make!
Traditional doughnuts take a backseat to bunuelos, 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!
Take your dessert, and turn it into a centerpiece with a cupcake menorah!
These sweet, retro Hanukkah Lollipops ($21 for 10) are a fun favor for partygoers.
If you don't have time to bake, pick up a box of Sprinkles' Hanukkah Cupcakes. The box includes red velvet, dark chocolate, and vanilla cupcakes with sugar decorations.
Who says doughnuts need to come in round form? For Hanukkah, all that matters is that they are fried! Martha Stewart's doughnut twists are easy to make and fun to eat!
A usually tasty chocolate cake gets made over with a chocolate glaze made from Hanukkah gelt in this chocolate cranberry cake with gelt glaze.
Make or buy a platter of Star of David Rice Krispie Treats ($13/dozen) for a sweet treat after some latkes. The kids will gobble them up!
For a fun take on dessert, check out these Ugly Sweater Hanukkah Cookies ($40/dozen) that are sure to be a hit with parents and kids alike!
Why make regular sufganiyot for Hanukkah when you can take two favorites and blend them together? These jelly-stuffed challah doughnuts combine two classics for a tasty and modern dessert.
For an unexpected dessert option, try these chocolate olive oil cookies that bring the holiday's famous oil to an all-time-favorite chocolate treat.
Who says gingerbread is reserved for Christmas? Certainly not us! These Hanukkah-style gingerbread cookies are great to bake ahead of your party. Then place some icing and sprinkles on the table for the kids to decorate!