Crisp Rosettes

Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

2-1/2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
Shaped like delicate snowflakes, these crisp rosettes make a lovely winter dessert. Field editor Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota points out, "We make these Norwegian treats for Christmas and special occasions."

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, sugar and salt. Gradually add flour; beat until smooth.
  2. In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat 2-1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Place rosette iron in hot oil for 30 seconds. Blot iron on paper towels, then dip iron in batter to three-fourths the way up the sides (do not let batter run over top of iron). Immediately place in hot oil; loosen rosette with fork and remove iron.
  3. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack covered with paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 rosette: 38 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.