Looking for hanukkah desserts with a little something extra? Think sugar-dusted doughnuts, pretty star cookies and cupcakes covered in blue-and-white sprinkles.
There’s plenty to choose from here, whether you want a single cake for the table or a tray of little treats.
You can keep things simple or go all out with the decorating. I especially love the dreidel cookies!
These pictures give you serving and decorating inspiration, with a few winter-themed ideas mixed in too.
Sweet Ideas for Your Hanukkah Table
sugar-dusted jelly doughnuts
We’re starting off strong with these gorgeous jelly doughnuts. I love the little red centers peeking through all that powdered sugar.
The golden sides look so pretty piled together on a plain white plate.
If you want to follow this serving idea, skip the extra decorations and let the doughnuts fill the platter.
blue star cupcakes
How cute are these cupcakes? The blue Stars of David have white outlines that match the big frosting swirls underneath.
Try blue-and-white sprinkles around your toppers to follow this look. If you’re adding sparkle too, make sure it’s labeled edible and intended for food.
gold coin-topped bites
Don’t want to go all out with piping? No problem!
These little chocolate-colored rounds have gold-wrapped gelt sitting right on top. I love how they look on the patterned blue plate.
You could use the same presentation for small brownie bites. Keep the wrapped coins removable so everyone can unwrap them before eating.
ornate star cookies
These star cookies may just be my favorite ones so far. I love the pale blue, white and golden-yellow icing with all those tiny curls and dots.
Choose a few different patterns if you want the same mix. Some have fine lines radiating from the middle while others are covered in little swirls.
blue and lavender dreidel
I am obsessed with this dreidel cookie. It’s so pretty with the lavender panel, white sections and dark blue outline.
Those little gold-colored dots on the handle are adorable.
Try placing one on each dessert plate for a similar setup. The blue-and-gold plate here makes the cookie look even more special.
golden rolled pastries
If you’re looking for something without icing or sprinkles, go with these golden rolled pastries. The dark filling shows between the turns, so they don’t need much decoration.
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I love the scalloped white platter here. You could choose a similar plate and keep the pastries in a loose pile rather than lining them up.
blue sprinkle dreidel cake
Want to go all out with a cake? This dreidel shape is covered in blue sprinkles with a big white letter in the center.
The thick white frosting border is my favorite part. Ask for that same border around the top and base if you’re taking this picture to a baker.
powdered layered squares
Don’t want every dessert to be blue and white? These layered squares give you another pretty option.
There’s a crumbly-looking golden base, a darker middle and a pale top under a light dusting.
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Try stacking a few squares like these on your serving plate so the different layers show.
decorated dipped strawberries
How adorable is this strawberry tray? There’s so much to look at, from the little piped menorahs to the dreidel designs and striped coatings.
You can keep your own version simpler with blue-and-white drizzle. I’d save the detailed designs for a few berries and fill the rest of the tray with stripes.
sprinkled chocolate stars
The star fans are going to love these! The open centers and overlapping triangles give these chocolate-coated treats a different look from the iced cookies.
I especially love the tiny pastel sprinkles. For a blue-and-white variation, you could swap the sprinkle colors while keeping the same star shape.
sweet and savory board
This one isn’t just dessert. The board mixes berries, cookies and coated pretzels with cheese and crackers, so it’s a nice idea if you want both sweet and savory choices.
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I love the little star-shaped dish in the middle. Try grouping your treats in small clusters like these rather than mixing everything together.
round and star-shaped pops
I am obsessed with these little dessert pops. The white stars have blue sprinkle borders while the round ones switch between blue drizzle and sprinkled tops.
Display yours at different heights to follow this arrangement. That way, the stars won’t disappear behind the round pops.
simple loaf cake slices
If you are looking for something simple to serve, this one is for you. A thick slice of golden-brown loaf cake sits on a white plate without frosting or a pile of toppings.
You could add this understated option beside your more decorated sweets. Keep any decorative garland away from the food itself.
all-blue macarons
Don’t want to add patterns or any sparkle? No problem there!
These blue macarons look so pretty just as they are, with smooth tops and darker blue edges.
Line yours up on their sides like these to show the filling between the shells.
powdered blue dessert bites
How cute are these little blue rounds? The white dusting gives them a snowy look, with pale blue liners underneath.
This is a lovely color idea to bring to a baker if you want individual dessert bites. I’d keep the matching liners rather than adding another color.
sugared doughnuts with red centers
Here’s another doughnut idea, but it’s a little different from the first one. These have a coating of visible sugar crystals rather than powdered tops.
I love how the opened doughnut shows the red jelly center. You could split one on the serving platter so the filling is easy to see.
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blue and silver candy board
If you are looking for lots of candy-table inspiration, then this one is for you. There are blue-and-white swirl lollipops, rolled blue strips and piles of wrapped sweets.
The little bowls help break up the arrangement. Try keeping loose candies in bowls and wrapped coins in their own section, with non-edible decorations off the serving surface.
snowflake dessert cups
These cups lean into a winter theme rather than a specifically Hanukkah design. I love the snowflake cookies standing above the white tops, with blueberries tucked beside them.
The clear cups show off the pale, yellow and brown layers. You could borrow this presentation for your own layered dessert without copying every topping.
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crescents and pastry spirals
This is another pretty way to serve rolled pastries. The picture includes golden crescents and shorter pieces with dark spirals showing through the cut ends.
I’d mix both shapes on one platter if you’re serving a similar assortment. Those visible swirls are all the decoration you need.
berry-topped cheesecake
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous cheesecake slice. I love the deep purple berry topping running down the pale sides!
The golden crumb base and loose blueberries keep the plate simple. You could spoon the topping over individual slices to get a similar look when serving.
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