Recipes Bread Quick Bread Recipes Struffoli 3.1 (8) 8 Reviews 4 Photos 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! Submitted by Jess Updated on June 21, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 303 Calories 15g Fat 41g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 303 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 93mg 31% Sodium 97mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 37g Protein 4g 7% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 50mg 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.