Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::30 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
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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
Glaze:
½ cup honey, or more to taste
½ cup white sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon rainbow nonpareil sprinkles, or to taste
Directions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transfer struffoli to a large bowl and pour glaze on top; toss quickly to evenly coat before glaze hardens.
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.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.