Donuts, glorious donuts. You can bake them, pipe them, fry them, fill them. There’s no limit to the joy they can bring. On Chanukah, we get to go all-out with donuts to commemorate the miracle of oil. But gone are the days of only having one donut option. There are hundreds of ways to do donuts! Here are some ideas to get you started for your Chanukah party! Have a different favorite donut? Let us know in the comments!
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BAKED DONUTS:
- The 2 Ingredient Donut Hack You Need This Chanukah! by Sara Goldstein
- Blueberry Donuts by Janie Chazanoff
- Apple Cider Donuts by Meg Resnikoff
- Baked Chocolate Donuts by Tamara Friedman
- Vegan Apple Cinnamon Baked Donuts by Ruth Fox and Vicky Cohen
- Healthy Whole Wheat Baked Donuts with Citrus Cream by Gideon Ben Ezra
GLUTEN FREE DONUTS:
- Gluten-Free Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts) by Dalya Rubin
- Gluten Free Sufganiyot by Chevy Slomovics and Raizy Janklowitz
- Gluten Free Brownie Donuts by Fraidy Reisz
CLASSIC DONUTS: - Blondy Chocolate Donuts by Sweet Moments: Rega Matok
- Quick Donuts by Faigy Grossmann
- One Step Jelly Filled Donuts from the Nitra Cookbook
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- Quick Vegan Donuts with Chocolate Sauce by Sweet Moments: Rega Matok
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- Cocktail Party Donuts by Estee Kafra
- Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts) from the Dining In Cookbook
- Extra Easy Donuts from the Nitra Cookbook
- Perfect Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts) by Marcy Goldman
- Authentic Hungarian Donuts by Faigy Grossman
- Chocolate-Glazed Cream Donuts by Marcy Goldman
- Cream Cheese Donuts with Glaze by Michal Frischman
NOT-YOUR-AVERAGE DONUT: - Chanukah Donuts with Sweet and Savory Toppings by Naomi Nachman
- Cheese Donuts from the Nitra Cookbook
- Donut Holes with Orange-Vanilla Simple Syrup by Estee Kafra
- Specialty Flavour: Pumpkin Chai Spiced Donut Poppers by Estelle Chait
- Milky Donut Pops by Esty Wolbe
- Donut Bark by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen
- Sufganiyot (Jelly Donut) Ice Cream by Orlie Perl
- Deconstructed Donut Cups by Michal Frischman
- Jelly Donut Mug Cake by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
- Half-Homemade Donut Holes by Rachel Nayman
- Mini Cheerio Donuts by Shortcuts by Family Table
- The Ultimate Chanukah Hot Chocolate Bombs! by Esther Ottensoser
- Sushi Donuts by Yides Banda
- Pumpkin Donuts by Paula Shoyer
- White Chocolate Praline Mousse with Praline Donuts by The Peppermill
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- Butternut Fritters by Estee Kafra
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- Cinnamon Donut Muffins by Estee Kafra
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- Strawberry Cream Donut Cones by Jenna Grunfeld
- Jubilant Jelly Donut Bundt by Amy
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- DIY Dulce de Leche Cronuts by Family Table Staff
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- Rendlech from the Nitra Cookbook
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- Deep-Fried Chocolate Coins by Ashira Mirsky
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- Sweet ’n Spicy Churros by Faigy Grossman
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- Peanut Chew Jelly Donuts featuring Tuscanini Forest Fruit Spread by Esty Wolbe
SHORTCUT DONUTS:
- Easy Fried Biscuit Donuts by Samantha Tehrani
- Fried Challah Sufganiyot by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook
- Half-Homemade Donut Holes by Rachel Nayman
- Friday Night Donuts by Estee Kafra
- Easy Fluffy Milchige (Dairy) Donut Holes from the Nitra Cookbook
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Looking for non-donut food for your Chanukah party? Check out our Ultimate Chanukah Menu!
Originally published December 2017. Updated and improved November 2021.
