These Hanukkah Cookies Are The Sweetest Way To Celebrate The Festival Of Lights

These soft and chewy cookies are traditional for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, but are delicious any time of year. They're beloved by all, young and old, and we can't keep a batch around for long!

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You can use your favorite homemade sugar cookie dough or follow our lead and use a couple store-bought logs. These will turn out so cute, no one mind either way! These work with any small candy, from the mini M&M's we used here to Nerds or Skittles, so have fun with it.

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No Hanukkah celebration is complete without a big plate of crispy, craggly latkes. If you're more of a sweets fan but want to keep with tradition, we've got just the cookie for you. Our favorite part? A homemade apple caramel as a nod to the applesauce often enjoyed with potato pancakes.

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What's better than coconut macaroons? Chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons. Did we mention you only need 4 ingredients to make these?!

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Ma’amoul cookies are a type of Middle Eastern butter cookie that are usually filled with a variety of dried fruits or nuts. Once baked, they’re dusted with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, adding an extra layer of sweetness to every mildly spiced bite.

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This dough is firm, almost like a shortbread, so to make sure it doesn't crack, roll it into balls until smooth and firm, then gently press your thumb in the center to make sure it doesn't crack. Gently. Feel free to use whatever jam you prefer.

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A well-known Jewish pastry, the Yiddish word rugelach translates to “little twists.” Cut down the middle of one of these flaky filled pastries, and you’ll reveal stunning swirls of jam or a homemade sweet walnut filling. While these soft and pillowy pastries may look difficult, the dough really is quite simple to make.

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Soft, chewy, slightly golden crispy edges with crispy toasted coconut strewn throughout, these coconut cookies are not shy to highlight their star ingredient. Top generously with coconut flakes before baking to ensure you have beautifully golden coconut embedded into each cookie.

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Black & whites are a NYC Jewish deli classic, and we can't get enough of them, any time of year. Light and moist, these vanilla-, almond-, and lemon-flavored cookies are the closest you might get to biting into a cloud.

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These snickerdoodle-like cookies are chewy in the center and slightly crisp around the edges. The dough is infused with all the best warm autumnal spices, and each bite is packed with plenty of tart Granny Smith apple chunks. On top is a drizzle of thick white icing to take these cookies OTT.

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Hamantaschen are shortbread-like cookies filled with jam that are traditionally served around the Jewish holiday of Purim. Shaped like Haman's hat, the cookies represent the defeat of their enemy. Reminiscent of thumbprint cookies, we love the buttery cookie and sweet jam combo any time of year.

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Pistachios add a slightly sweet, nutty flavor that will make these cookies feel a little bit elevated, but still just as classic and comforting. Bonus: These are kosher because they're made with olive oil instead of butter!

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When it comes to French desserts, you can’t get more classic or classy than a macaron. Featuring crisp, shiny shells sandwiching a luscious rich filling, these classy French delicacies are sure to impress and delight anyone who tastes them.

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These anise and cinnamon cookies are the official state cookie of New Mexico and make a great addition to any holiday. We opted for cinnamon-sugar stars and think a Star of David would be lovely. Whatever you choose, the end result will surely be the star of your cookie table.

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Tahini cookies are kind of like a more grown-up version of your favorite peanut butter cookie, but way better. They are soft with a slight chew, and the sesame seeds on the outside add a bit of crunch. The flavor is subtle and unique, and might convince you start using tahini in all of your baking projects (like in this easy halva).

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We love the combination of the flavorful, rich cookie and the sweet fruity jam. Linzers are a classic sandwich cookie, which means they're not the fastest to throw together—patience is key, but we can guarantee these are well worth the wait.

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Though more traditional for Passover, these are the perfect bite-size treat for Hanukkah too. For a pink, raspberry version, smash 1/4 cup fresh raspberries into the foamy egg white mixture with a fork and then toss in the coconut.

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To think a fluffy, enriched bread can somehow translate into a buttery cookie might seem preposterous. But don’t stop reading! These cookies are the perfect base for the orange peel, currants, dried apricots, chocolate, and almonds from the original, without as strong Christmas connotations.

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Kolaczki cookies are Polish in origin, often made and eaten during the holidays. In the interest of some multiculturalism, we think they'd make for lovely Hanukkah cookies too (sort of like hamantaschen). Some recipes use canned pie filling, though we opted for jam in this version.

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This recipe is a carefree, one-bowl affair that yields cute little bites with a whole lot of texture. Almonds make an appearance in three forms in this recipe: almond butter, almond flour, and sliced almonds. Eat them fresh for a warm, cakey bite, or let them cool for a soft-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-edges experience.

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