There are certain desserts that go hand in hand with certain holidays. And this time of year, there’s one treat in particular that you won’t want to miss- honey cookies and cakes on Rosh Hashanah.
There are several meaningful reasons why Jews traditionally eat honey cake and honey cookies during the Rosh Hashanah. This sweet delicacy holds a special significance as it is one of the “simanim,” the symbolic foods that Jews taste at the start of the festive holiday meal reflecting our prayers and hopes for a sweet year to come. Every preschool child knows the holiday song “Dip the apple in the honey,” and the association runs deep.
The use of honey in these delectable treats also serves as a reminder to reflect upon the sweetness of life and to express gratitude for the blessings received in the old year. You can make all the desserts in the world for Rosh Hashanah, but if you forgot the honey cake or cookies it’ll just feel like something is missing.
That’s why we’re sharing our favorite honey cookies and cakes with you today. Most are classics, and some have a unique twist, but all are delicious and will bring the perfect touch of sweetness to what will surely be a Chag Sameach!
We’ve gathered our favorite recipes for you below: 19 lusciously delicious honey cakes and keep scrolling for 9 incredible honey cookies!
#### Honey Cookies:
1. Spelt Honey Cookies by Bat-El Gershowitz
4. [The 4 Ingredient Honey Cookie Hack You’ve Been Waiting For](kosherapp://lifestyle/2096) by Rachel Kor and Sara Goldstein
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5. [Soft Honey Cookies (Big-Batch)](kosherapp:/recipe/11203) from the Nitra Cookbook
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6. [Easy Honey Cookies](kosherapp:/recipe/6113) from the Dining In Cookbook
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7. [Perfect Honey Cookies with Honey Frosting for Rosh Hashanah](kosherapp:/recipe/9924) by Faigy Grossmann
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8. [Big-Batch Honey Cookies](kosherapp:/recipe/3264) from the Nitra Cookbook
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9. [Caramel Honey Cookies](kosherapp:/recipe/7490) from the Nitra Cookbook
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#### Honey Cakes:
10. [Maple-Glazed Honey Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/15402) by Chaya Rappoport
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11. [Just Honey Honey Drizzle Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/15390) by Denise Phillips
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12. [Easy and Moist Honey Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/15392) by Dalya Rubin
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13. [Best-Ever Honey Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/15371) by Shaindy Berger
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14. [Super-Moist Honey Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/15372) by Bruchie Monheit
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15. [Never-Fail Honey Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/15370) by Leah Krieger
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16. [Honey Orange Date Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/11493) by Sara Finkel
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17. [Best Honey Cake Mix Hack](kosherapp:/recipe/11494) by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
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18. [Moist and Fluffy Honey Cake](kosherapp:/recipe/9742) by The Peppermill
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19. [Honey Bundt Cake with Coffee Glaze](kosherapp:/recipe/716) by Estee Kafra
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20. [Berry Streusel Honey Bars](kosherapp:/recipe/15381) by Rachel Berger
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