Struffoli

Struffoli are small fried dough balls coated in a honey glaze decorated with sprinkles for a classic Italian sweet and crispy festive treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 303 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, or to taste
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 0.5 cup honey, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup white sugar, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

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.