Description
These delicate Scandinavian cookies are created by dipping a heated iron into a thin vanilla batter and deep-frying it to golden perfection. Shatteringly crisp and dusted with snowy confectioners’ sugar, they make a stunning addition to any holiday platter.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and salt until well blended.
- Stir in the sifted flour, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until the batter is completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or heavy skillet to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 375°F (190°C).
- Submerge the metal rosette iron in the hot oil for at least 2 minutes to heat it thoroughly.
- Lift the hot iron, drain excess oil, and dip it into the batter so that it covers the bottom and sides but does not come over the top of the iron.
- Immediately place the batter-coated iron into the hot oil and fry for about 30 seconds until light golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oil, drain briefly upside down, and use a fork to gently slide the rosette onto a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- Reheat the iron in the oil for 1 minute before repeating the process; once cooled, dust generously with confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
For the best results, ensure your batter is kept cool; if it starts to thin out from the heat of the iron, place the bowl in an ice bath. Always use a thermometer to maintain the oil at a steady 375 degrees, as temperature fluctuations can cause the cookies to become either greasy or burnt.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: Scandinavian