Struffoli

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

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Beat eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in baking powder.

3. 3

   Slowly stir flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into egg mixture until a soft dough forms.

4. 4

   Roll dough into small balls.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze on top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.

9. 9

   Arrange struffoli into a tower shape or Christmas tree shape on a serving plate. Sprinkle nonpareil sprinkles over struffoli.