25 Food-Centric Gifts to Celebrate Hanukkah
Whether you need an addition to your table or something for your host, these food-themed Hanukkah gifts are sure to delight.
The eight days of Hanukkah are always filled with laughter, light and tons of food. Hanukkah is a time to recall the miracle of the oil that was only supposed to last for one day but made it all eight to light the temple. To celebrate, there are plenty of fried foods like latkes, games of dreidel and, of course, the lighting of the menorah.
Plus, we can't forget gifts. If you're celebrating with loved ones this year or just want to let someone know you're thinking of them during your Hanukkah celebrations, we've rounded up more than 20 great Hanukkah gifts to give this year.
Help them whip up a batch of breakfast treats each morning of Hanukkah with the Dash Dreidel Mini Waffle Maker. The single-serve machine is nonstick and easily wipes clean with a cloth — making it ideal for those busy holiday mornings.
Give the gift of gourmet chocolates with this set from Compartes. It has a piece of chocolate for each of the eight candles as well as the shamash, the candle you use to light all the others. All of the candle "flame" chocolates are salted caramel, while the center chocolate is a delicious dark chocolate bite.
Add a touch of the season to their kitchen with this set of three dish towels celebrating the Festival of Lights. The towels are made of 100 percent cotton and feature festive designs on towels woven in the colors of Hanukkah.
Sufganiyot, or jelly donuts, are an important part of the Hanukkah table. This year, help them try their hand at making their own with this handy kit from FarmSteady. The box includes all the dry ingredients you need. They just need to supply their favorite jelly, eggs, butter and vegetable oil, and follow the instructions to yield perfectly fried jelly donuts for your table.
The Eight Nights of Hanukkah Gift Set is filled with all the treats to nosh on for a happy Hanukkah celebration. Snackable finds like chocolate Star of David treats, blueberry Star of David candy, milk chocolate gelt, cinnamon walnut rugelach and more are found in every corner with enough for eight nights and then some.
Hand-blown and dishwasher-safe, the Dreidel Icon Double Old-Fashioned Glass is the perfect vessel for holiday drinks. Blue dreidels are embedded in the clear rocks glass and will hold 14 ounces of their favorite beverage.
After they're done frying up latkes and sufganiyot, they might just want to light a candle (and open the windows!) before the guests come. This Latkes and Lights Candle has notes of apple, vanilla and butter, so the smells still stay festive without smelling overly fried.
These Kosher mini latkes from Linda's Gourmet Latkes are the perfect appetizer for any Hanukkah gathering. They come in three varieties, including original, sweet potato and artichoke, so they can get creative with their toppings. Simply pop these in the oven for five to seven minutes and they'll have hot, crispy latkes.
Hanukkah can be hectic, as the holiday season always is, so gifting a moment of relaxation will be appreciated by just about any recipient. The nine teas in the VAHDAM Hanukkah Tea Assortment range from Sweet Cinnamon Chai to Lemon Ginger.
These stunning stoneware plates are the perfect size for piling up latkes or indulging in a Hanukkah cookie or two. The patterned motif is ideal for Hanukkah and beyond, so they're sure to get good use out of them. They are dishwasher- and microwave-safe, too.
For an extra special dreidel haul or just something cute for noshing, these festive blue and white candies will do the trick. Customize them with any message you want (or images like dreidels and menorahs). Who doesn’t love M&M's?
The Nordic Ware Star of David Bundt Cake Pan can take any simple cake and turn it into a work of art. Perfect for a coffee cake or even kugel, it can really be used for any Jewish holiday or Shabbat gathering.
It's not Hanukkah without chocolate gelt, the prize you win during the game of dreidel. This set from Williams Sonoma includes the dreidel, plus 30 pieces of milk chocolate Hanukkah gelt wrapped together nicely in a bow. It would make a great host gift during the holidays.
This gift from the famed New York City spot Russ and Daughters is a Hanukkah celebration in a box. It comes complete with latkes, applesauce, sour cream, their delicious Scottish smoked salmon, plus Hanukkah candles and chocolate gelt. They won't need to run to the store for anything else.
Help them cozy up for a relaxing movie night with the Hanukkah Movie Night Popcorn Gift Set. The non-GMO, Kosher includes five delicious popcorn seasonings and three varieties of gourmet popcorn kernels. Pair the set with a popcorn popper for the ultimate gift.
A brisket always makes a beautiful main dish for a Hanukkah gathering, so turn to a Double R Ranch Brisket from Snake River Farms to serve as a delicious centerpiece. They'll ship your choice of USDA Choice or Prime brisket that's been aged for at least 21 days. Whether you smoke, braise or barbecue it, you'll have a beautiful and impressive piece of meat that serves a crowd.
Stunning and timeless, this Michael Aram menorah is designed to represent the tree of life. It's small enough for any sized home but sure to garner compliments from any Hanukkah guests. It's a Hanukkah heirloom you'll want to pull out year after year.
The delicious treat that originated in the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe is a delicious and the perfect addition to any Hanukkah table. Breads Bakery in New York City makes some of the best. The extra babkas freeze well, so order some extra for yourself and your host.
Boasting notes of sweet milky Tonka Bean, apple and spices, the Hanukkah Festival of Lights Candle by Glasshouse Fragrances will fill their home with scents of the season. Plus, the packaging is display-worthy and perfect for gifting.
Kids (ok, adults too!) always love festive cookies in various Hanukkah shapes like dreidels and the Star of David. The set of 27 is perfect for a crowd.
Hanukkah brunch is always a delight, and Wolferman's Bakery has them covered with everything they'll need for a delicious spread. The Hanukkah Bakery Gift Box included English muffins, scones, preserves and more, with all contents being Kosher.
These dark chocolate truffles are enrobed in chocolate and festive Hanukkah designs with a delicious hazelnut praline center. The 12 truffles are both dairy-free and Kosher and are sure to be a big hit.
A beautiful menorah deserves beautiful candles. These blue, hand-dipped ombre candles come 45 to a box — the perfect amount to get you through all eight days of Hanukkah. They'll be excited to watch them glow each night.
Ice cream may not be the traditional Hanukkah dessert but who turns down ice cream? Clementine's Hanukkah ice cream assortment is inspired by the flavors of the holiday, including Black and White Cookie after the famous New York half-and-half frosted cake-like cookie and Roasted Pistachio M’hencha which is a Moroccan pastry popular amongst Sephardic Jews.
These Hanukkah rainbow cookies may not have the rainbow layers but are still just as delicious, featuring the traditional cake layers with raspberry jam in between each. The blue and white bites are topped with chocolate and fun designs like sugar dreidels.