This Chanukah Build Your Chanukah House and Make “Lots of Latkes”
By Betty Taylor
Get your Chanukah started the most fun and delicious way possible with Manischwetiz’s holiday favorites, including their classic traditions with a twist. Just in time for the holiday – Chanukah begins December 14th and ends the evening of December 22nd – the whole family can share tasty treats while making memories for years to come.
The Manischewitz popular Chanukah line — featuring the Chanukah House Cookie Kit; Ugly Sweater Chanukah Sugar Cookie Kit; Ready-to-Decorate Pre-Baked Sugar Cookie Kit; and Donut Making Kit, along with timeless favorites like the Gluten-Free Potato Pancake Mix — makes it easy to prepare “lots of latkes”.
“Manischewitz has been the comfort food for the soul for over 133 years, and it’s become part of many families’ traditions,” says Shani Seidman, CMO of Kayco Kosher Food Brands. “These popular products are a perfect, inclusive way for families to share experiences that last a lifetime. They also make for delicious desserts and great gifts!”
Holiday Favorites and Staples
- Manischewitz Chanukah House Cookie Kit — Celebrate Chanukah and create a new family tradition with this do-it-yourself decorating kit. Includes 4 icing colors, sprinkles, mini beads, six-point star & menorah sugar decorations, and sanding sugar. Suggested retail price: $12.99-$15.99
- Manischewitz Gluten-Free Potato Pancake Mix — Grain-free (and certified gluten-free) potato pancakes (also called latkes) are the traditional favorite for Chanukah. Crispy and delicious, perfect as a side or party item. No artificial colors or flavors, no added MSG. The only question you’ll have is: “sour cream or applesauce?”
- Manischewitz Ugly Sweater Chanukah Sugar Cookie Kit — This fun and creative set has everything you and your family need to create the ugliest sweaters yet! Includes sugar cookie mix; yellow and blue color powders; Chanukah sprinkle mix; 3 piping bags and a sweater cookie cutter. Yields about 8–10 cookies. Suggested retail price: $8.99.
- Manischewitz Ready-to-Decorate Pre-Baked Sugar Cookie Kit — For plain fun and good eating, make a Chanukah party around this kit. Includes 12 pre-baked sugar cookies shaped like Stars of David, Dreidels, Wine Glasses, and Menorahs; blue and silver glitter crystals; royal icing mix; blue and yellow color powders; and three piping bags. Yields 12 Chanukah Sugar Cookies. Suggested retail price: $9.99.
- Manischewitz Donut Mix Kit — The tradition of eating sufganiyot (jelly donuts) is easier than ever with this kit, which includes blue and white sprinkles and powdered sugar. Suggested retail price: (varies by retailer) – typical MSRP range around $7–$10.
Discover more at Kosher.com
This holiday season, be sure to visit Kosher.com — the premier site for kosher and authentic Jewish cooking and conversation, the number-one destination for all things regarding Jewish and kosher food. The site features top-quality kosher recipes by award-winning chefs, interesting articles and helpful cooking tips, addictively delicious and entertaining cooking videos, and everything needed to make unforgettable meals. New cooking shows and content are updated regularly to coincide with holidays like Chanukah. Kosher.com is designed for everyone — including those who are Jewish, those who want to keep kosher, as well as anyone interested in Jewish food.
About Kayco
Kayco is one of the largest producers and distributors of kosher foods and beverages. Brands under the Kayco kosher umbrella include Gefen, Heaven & Earth, Manischewitz, and Tuscanini, to name a few.
About Manischewitz
The Manischewitz Company has been making traditional Jewish foods since Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz first opened a small matzo bakery in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the late 1800s. For more than 130 years, the company’s goal has been to provide quality kosher products that bring families together and celebrate the traditions of Jewish heritage. Today, Manischewitz sells hundreds of delicious products to communities around the world. We continue to offer foods made from simple ingredients that help create family memories in the kitchen. Today, Manischewitz is part of the Kayco family of brands, offering one of the largest assortments of kosher foods and beverages.
