Kick off Hanukkah celebrations on the 16th day of cookies — and first night of the Festival of Lights — with this amped-up version of a classic Jewish cookie. The pastry’s delicate layers are wrapped around a caramelized apple confit, rather than chocolate or nuts. With a 32-cookie yield, this recipe is perfect for a whole crowd of candle-lighting revelers.

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