Hanukkah Recipes (12 Easy Latkes, Brisket, Sides & Desserts)
By Sammi Brondo — November 4, 2026
This roundup has 12 easy Hanukkah recipes to help you plan your menu, from crispy, golden (easy to make!) latkes and slow-roasted brisket to cozy soups, delicious sides, and fun desserts. Even better? Many can be prepped ahead of time, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying time with your family.
If there’s one thing I love about holiday cooking, it’s having a mix of tried-and-true favorites and a few new recipes to keep things interesting. And when it comes to Hanukkah, there are so many delicious ways to build a menu everyone will love, whether you’re all about the crispy latkes or looking for a new side dish to serve alongside your main.
That’s where this Hanukkah recipe roundup comes in! I’ve gathered all the Hanukkah classics you know and love (crispy latkes, anyone?), along with a few new favorites to add to your rotation. Whether you’re hosting a big family dinner or looking for something delicious to bring to a Hanukkah party, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Planning your other holiday menus, too? Check out my ultimate Thanksgiving recipe roundup for even more delicious ideas!
Why You’ll Love These Hannukah Recipes
- They cover the whole menu. There are latkes and fritters, a holiday brisket, a cozy soup, sides, and several sweet treats, so you can plan one meal or eight.
- They include the classics. Fried foods are a Hanukkah Recipe tradition, and you’ll find latkes, sweet potato pancakes, fritters, and apple beignets here.
- They have shortcuts. The easiest latkes use frozen potato puffs, so you skip the tedious grating.
- Many are make-ahead. The brisket tastes best made a day ahead, latkes freeze for up to 2 to 3 months, and the soup keeps in the fridge or freezer.
- They’re good for a crowd or a small gathering. Brisket and mac & cheese feed a table, and the pancakes and fritters scale up easily.
- They have something for every craving. You’ll find savory, sweet, cozy, and fresh options.
- They’re written for real life. These Hanukkah recipes use simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even the ones that sound impressive.
If you try any of the Hanukkah recipes, be sure to come back and leave a rating and review!
The 12 Hanukkah Recipes
The Easiest Crispy Latkes
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and no grating required! These easy latkes start with frozen potato puffs, so they’re ready in about half the time.
Savory Sweet Potato Pancakes
A colorful twist on the traditional latke, made with shredded sweet potato and Russet potatoes and fried until golden. Dip them in applesauce, sour cream, or mashed avocado.
Cheesy Broccoli and Chickpea Fritters
Crispy, golden fritters made with chickpeas, finely chopped broccoli, and melty cheddar. They’re a quick, easy, family-friendly alternative to latkes, ready in about 25 minutes.
Slow Roasted Holiday Brisket
Make the best Slow Roasted Holiday Brisket with this easy, tender recipe. Slow-cooked with a sweet and savory sauce, it’s perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Orange and Maple Glazed Carrots with Feta, Pistachios, and Orange Yogurt Sauce
These take carrots to the next level. They’re glazed with an incredibly delicious orange juice and maple sauce. Then, they’re topped with salty feta cheese and crunchy pistachios. Everything is on top of a sweet orange yogurt sauce. The flavor combination is unreal.
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Creamy cheddar and parmesan meet warm butternut squash in this cozy mac and cheese, baked with a golden breadcrumb topping. It’s a comforting side that you can assemble ahead.
Chicken Lemon Rice Soup
A cozy, bright soup with rotisserie chicken, wild rice, lemon, and fresh dill. White beans blended into the broth make it creamy without any dairy.
Apple Cider Donut Muffins
Soft muffins made with reduced apple cider and applesauce, brushed with butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar. They taste like apple cider donuts, and you can bake them in about 15 minutes.
Chocolate Chip Apple Blondies
Soft, chewy blondies loaded with fresh apples, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. This is a family recipe from Sammi’s mom, and they keep well, so you can bake them ahead.
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets
Thin apple slices are dipped in batter, pan-fried until golden, tossed in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with caramel. A fun stand-in if you’re craving a fried Hanukkah treat.
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Clusters
Crunchy pistachios and puffed rice coated in melted dark chocolate and chilled until set. These no-bake clusters are easy to make, and they keep in the fridge for days.
Chocolate Matzah Toffee
Crunchy matzah layered with buttery toffee and melted chocolate, then broken into shards. It’s an easy, addictive sweet treat to have on hand.
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I hope these Hanukkah recipes make your menu planning easier and your holiday a little sweeter. Pick a few favorites (or cook your way through all eight nights!) and let me know what ends up on your table. If you make any of these Hanukkah recipes, tag me on Instagram at @sammibrondo.rd or leave a star rating and comment on the recipe. Happy Hanukkah!
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