Struffoli are delicious little balls of fried dough with a sweet honey glaze, formed into a tower or Christmas tree shape and decorated with colorful sprinkles. My grandma always made them every year, but since she can't do it anymore, I came up with this recipe that she loves because they are a little bit sweeter than the traditional ones.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 0.25 cups white sugar
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour , or as needed
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Beat eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in baking powder.
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Slowly stir flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into egg mixture until a soft dough forms.
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Roll dough into small balls.
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Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) or until you see little waves on the bottom of the saucepan.
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Working in small batches, fry dough balls in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer struffoli to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
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Heat honey in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly mix 1/2 cup sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, into honey until sugar is melted and glaze is smooth, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze on top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.
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Arrange struffoli into a tower shape or Christmas tree shape on a serving plate. Sprinkle nonpareil sprinkles over struffoli.
Nutrition Facts
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