Struffoli are little balls of dough with a sweet honey glaze and nonpareil sprinkles. My grandma always made them for Christmas, but since she can’t do it anymore, I came up with my own variation that she loves because they are a little bit sweeter than the traditional bread-like ones. Also, they have to be formed into a tower… It’s tradition!
Ingredients
Glaze
- ½ cup honey, or more to taste
- ½ cup white sugar, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, or to taste
Struffoli
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
Step 1
Beat eggs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in baking powder. Slowly stir flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into egg mixture until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into small balls.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze on top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.
Step 6
Arrange struffoli into a tower shape or Christmas tree shape on a serving plate. Sprinkle nonpareil sprinkles over struffoli.
Cook’s Note:
Canola can be substituted for vegetable oil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 303 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol93mg | 31% |
Sodium97mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars37g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium49mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium50mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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