Rosettes

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Cook rosettes on a rosette iron, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar for a delicious treat.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
60 rosettes

These nostalgic rosette cookies taste just like home, according to many Allrecipes community members who make this sweet recipe every year.

What Are Rosettes? 

A rosette cookie is a Scandinavian dessert that’s popular during the holiday season. The sweet, crispy fritter cookies, which are known for their intricate floral patterns, are made with a special tool called a rosette iron. They’re traditionally dusted with confectioners’ sugar before serving. 

Rosette Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this rosette recipe: 

  • Eggs: These rosette cookies start with two large eggs. 
  • Sugars: You’ll need white sugar for the rosette batter and confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling over the fried cookies. 
  • Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor, but it won’t make the rosette cookies taste salty. 
  • Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookie batter structure. 
  • Milk: Milk lends moisture and helps create the perfect texture. 
  • Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the flavor of the cookies up a notch. 
  • Oil: Fry the rosette cookies in vegetable oil.

How to Make Rosettes

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade rosettes: 

  1. Make the batter. 
  2. Heat the rosette iron in hot oil. 
  3. Dip the iron into the batter, then immediately dip the batter into hot oil. 
  4. Drain the rosettes on wire racks. 
  5. Sprinkle the cookies with confectioners’ sugar. 

How to Store Rosettes

Store your leftover rosettes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. 

Can You Freeze Rosettes? 

Sure! Rosettes freeze well for up to three months. However, it’s best to dust the cookies with powdered sugar just after reheating and before serving. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I made this exactly as the recipe shows while at my sisters in Minnesota and it turned out exactly like the way our grandmother made them all those years ago,” says jewels77b. “Wonderful!”

“Just the right amount of sweetness,” according to FOUNDMYZEN. “Another suggestion if you like them a little crispier...chill the batter in the fridge for a couple hours. My next door neighbor has been making these every Christmas for 59 years and that was her advice to me!”

“These are very easy and fairly fast to make,” raves Sugar High. “I suggest holding the powdered sugar until just before you serve them because it can make them kinda soggy in the end. Good taste, reminds me of funnel cakes!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • vegetable oil for frying

  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Overhead shot of measured ingredients for rosettes

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  2. Beat eggs, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add flour, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.

    High angle shot of a bowl with batter for rosettes being mixed with an electric mixer

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  3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a wire rack over paper towels.

  4. Heat the rosette iron in hot oil for 2 minutes. Lift the iron and let excess oil drain. Dip the iron in batter to 1/4 inch from the top of the iron, then dip the iron immediately into hot oil.

    Overhead shot of a rosette iron being dipped into a mixing bowl with batter

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    Closeup side shot of a rosette iron dipped in batter

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  5. Fry rosette in hot oil until golden, about 30 seconds.

    Overhead shot of a rosette being fried in oil

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  6. Lift the iron out; tip upside down to drain. Use a fork to push rosette off the iron onto the prepared wire rack.

    High angle shot of a rosette cookie on the iron being lifted out of hot oil

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    High angle shot of rosettes coming off the iron and being placed onto a cooling rack

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  7. Reheat the iron in hot oil for 1 minute; cook remaining batter. Sprinkle rosettes with confectioners' sugar.

    Overhead shot of a baking rack with rosette cookies dusted with confectioners' sugar

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  8. Enjoy!

    a close up view of a plate full of golden brown rosettes dusted with confectioners sugar

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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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

561 Calories
59g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 561
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59g 76%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 21mg 0%

* 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.