Description
Delightfully crisp and delicate, these Rosette Cookies are a traditional treat made by dipping an iron mold into a light batter and frying it to golden perfection. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or decorated with royal icing and sprinkles, they make a charming and delicious snack perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Batter:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- dash of vanilla extract
For Frying:
- 2 cups cooking oil
Decoration:
- Royal icing
- Sprinkles
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a hand whisk or electric mixer. Add vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and milk, whisking until well combined.
- Add flour and salt: Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and kosher salt, mixing thoroughly until the batter reaches a liquid consistency similar to heavy cream.
- Prepare the workspace: Line two cookie sheets with paper towels and set them aside next to the stove for draining fried cookies.
- Heat the oil: Pour the cooking oil into a deep pan and heat it over medium heat until hot but not smoking, suitable for frying delicate cookies.
- Dip the mold: Immerse the rosette iron mold into the hot oil first to heat it, then quickly dip it into the batter to coat it.
- Fry the cookies: Immediately place the batter-coated mold back into the hot oil. The batter will release from the mold and begin to fry. Fry the cookie on one side for 2-4 seconds, flip it carefully, and fry until both sides are golden brown. Use caution not to overcook.
- Drain the cookies: Remove the cookie from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer it to the paper towel-lined cookie sheets to drain excess oil.
- Repeat process: Continue dipping, frying, and draining with remaining batter until all cookies are made.
- Decorate and serve: Once cookies cool, dust them generously with powdered sugar or optionally decorate with royal icing and sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is not too high to prevent burning the delicate cookies.
- The batter should have a smooth, pourable consistency similar to heavy cream for best results.
- Heat the mold before dipping in batter to ensure cookies release easily.
- Fry cookies one at a time to maintain control and quality.
- Store cooling cookies on paper towels to keep them crisp.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
