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Rosette Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 84 reviews

Rosette Cookies are delicate, crispy, and beautifully patterned fried cookies made from a simple batter of eggs, milk, flour, and sugar. These light treats are deep-fried using a special rosette iron mold, resulting in thin, lacy cookies that are dusted with powdered sugar or decorated with royal icing and sprinkles. Perfect as a festive snack or dessert, these cookies have a wonderfully crisp texture and subtle vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • dash of vanilla extract

Frying

  • 2 cups cooking oil

Decorations

  • Royal icing
  • Sprinkles
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie sheets: Layer two cookie sheets with paper towels and place them next to the stove for easy transfer and draining of fried cookies.
  2. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, beat 2 eggs with a whisk or electric mixer. Add a dash of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 cup milk. Mix until well combined. Gradually sift in 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, whisking continuously until the batter reaches a smooth, liquid consistency similar to heavy cream.
  3. Heat the oil: Pour 2 cups of cooking oil into a deep pan and heat it over medium heat until hot enough for frying, but not smoking.
  4. Prepare the rosette mold: Immerse the iron mold fully into the hot oil first, ensuring it is hot before dipping it into the batter to prevent cookie sticking.
  5. Dip mold into batter: After heating the mold in the oil, quickly dip it into the batter, ensuring it is only partially submerged to avoid batter covering the handle.
  6. Fry the cookies: Immediately return the batter-coated mold into the hot oil. The batter will release from the mold and form into a thin cookie. Fry the cookie on one side for 2-4 seconds, then carefully flip and fry the other side until both sides are golden brown. Repeat this process with remaining batter.
  7. Drain and cool: Transfer each fried rosette cookie onto the prepared paper towel-lined baking sheets to drain excess oil and cool down.
  8. Decorate: Once cooled, dust the rosette cookies generously with powdered sugar or top them with royal icing and sprinkles for a decorative finish. Let icing set before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the rosette iron is thoroughly heated in the oil before each dip to prevent batter from sticking.
  • Do not submerge the entire mold into the batter to avoid difficult handling.
  • Maintain oil temperature to ensure even, quick frying and to prevent greasy cookies.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to preserve crispness.
  • Use powdered sugar or royal icing to customize flavor and presentation.

Keywords: Rosette Cookies, Fried Cookies, Crispy Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Vanilla Cookies, Royal Icing Cookies