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Rosette Cookies

December 29, 2011

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Rosette Cookies are light crispy fried cookies that you’ll find irresistible You need to use a rosette iron to make them, you can find them at second-hand stores, and antique shops or you can find the cast aluminum irons here.

a tray full of fried rosette cookies dusted with powdered sugar, they look like lacy snowflakes

 

Although these are called cookies they are more like funnel cake and oh…

they are so light and crispy good! I’ve seen them referred to as Swedish Rosette Cookies and I couldn’t wait to give them a try.

I think they look like snowflakes.

I think a lot of things look like snowflakes and snowballs this time of year. I miss the snow! But to tell you the truth I don’t miss the shoveling. These are the only snowmen I’ve seen lately 🙂

A few months ago…

I found this Rosette Iron in an antique shop and thought I would give it a try. So glad I did! It was a dollar.

I did look to see if these irons are still available, and they are, here are some.

 

I first used the iron on some cookie dough, I think it turned out to look like a poinsettia. It would be great on shortbread too.

 

Onto the Rosettes:

rosette cookie batter with rosette iron for frying cookies

I didn’t think the amount of batter was going to make many rosettes, I was wrong it made over 48.

To store these cookies, do not put them in a plastic bag, they get soggy. Keep them in a glass jar with a lid or a large plastic container like an old pretzel container from Costco, they seem to keep the cookies crisp if you have any leftovers after the say of making and serving them. 

rosette iron cooking batter in a cast iron skillet for crispy lightweight cookies, then dust with powdered sugar

This recipe makes at least 50 cookies. 

I find it easiest to have someone help me make them. I dip the cookie iron into the oil to heat it for 10 seconds, then the batter for 10 seconds, then the cookie releases from the iron, then 5-10 more seconds. Then place it onto a paper towel. When completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

I have the other person help keep the oil at the proper temperature, and do the flipping and removing of the cookies as I’m constantly keeping the iron hot, and dipping it into the batter to keep things moving smoothly. Takes under an hour to make all the cookies.

powdered sugar dusted rosette cookie

Rosette Cookies
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
55 mins
 
These light crispy fried cookies dusted with powdered sugar are the perfect cookies, the batch makes 48 cookies. You'll need a rosette iron to make them.
Author: Diane Schmidt, Created by Diane
Recipe type: Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Fried
Cuisine: Swedish, American
Serves: 50 cookies
Ingredients
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour sifted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and salt. Add in the flour milk and vanilla and mix with a whisk until smooth.
  2. It's best to place the batter into a flat pie-shaped dish for easy dipping, and so the batter does now go over the top of the edge, or the batter won't come off the iron easily.
  3. Heat oil to 375 degrees. ( I poured 32 oz of oil into a four-quart pot)
  4. Drain excess oil off, place the iron in hot oil for two minutes,
  5. then dip the hot iron into the batter but don't let the batter touch the top of the iron or it won't release.
  6. Fry rosette in oil until lightly golden, it only took 10-15 seconds,
  7. mine released off the iron and I was able to flip each one over and they came out light and crisp.
  8. Check the oil to be sure it's at the correct temperature as you fry the cookies.
  9. If the oil is too hot they did not seem to swell up, they just cooked too quickly and started to burn. Oil temperature is key for these to turn out right.
  10. When the cookies are cooled, dust them with powdered sugar.
  11. Another option is to use granulated sugar and cinnamon, it coats them like a cinnamon donut.
  12. I prefer powdered sugar.
  13. You have to heat the iron and oil it for each rosette, it took some time to make them. But they were worth it.
3.5.3251

 

fried rosette cookies using a cast aluminum iron, with a thin batter and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar

 

 

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27 Comments Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Holidays, Sweet Tagged With: Christmas Cookies, Cookies, fried, Holiday

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Comments

  1. JulieD says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    So cute and light, I want some! I love your snowmen! 🙂

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  2. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    I grew up helping my mom and grandma make rosettes. Such finnicky little buggers but oh so amazing once you get them right.

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  3. Calogero says

    December 29, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    They should be very soft :-).

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    • Diane says

      December 29, 2011 at 6:25 pm

      They are, I think I described them as crisp but they are light and hold their shape, I thought soft would imply they would bend which these did not. They are not hard and crisp, just crisp enough to hold their shape.

  4. Mommyof2Girlz/StephD says

    December 29, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    I’ve never heard of these but they look amazing! My 4 yr old just pointed to the screen and said “mama make those snowflakes”…lol The snowmen are adorable too 🙂

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  5. jennifurla says

    December 29, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    These are so unique, I would love a nice plate full.

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  6. sweetsugarbelle says

    December 29, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    These are BEAUTIFUL, D!

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  7. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    December 29, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    I love these! I remember eating them as a kid when my father’s aunts would make them. Happy new year!

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  8. Jean A says

    December 29, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    I’m going to try this! So pretty.

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  9. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    December 30, 2011 at 3:15 am

    Such a classic…looks like they turned out great!

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  10. [email protected] says

    December 30, 2011 at 5:59 am

    So pretty! I remember my mom making these. 🙂

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  11. Jeanette says

    December 30, 2011 at 6:39 am

    I remember my mom making these when we were kids – brings by fun memories.

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  12. TidyMom says

    December 30, 2011 at 6:46 am

    These sound delicious Diane!!

    Wishing you a Happy New Year!!

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  13. Wenderly says

    December 30, 2011 at 8:06 am

    Oh those look good!

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  14. betty says

    December 30, 2011 at 9:47 am

    they are truly delicious! in Mexico we call them buñuelos de viento, they are so light and they don’t seem like cookies but they are so good

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  15. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    December 30, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Sounds fantastic and they look so pretty too! Wishing you a very Happy New Year Diane.

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  16. Nicole Gamble says

    December 31, 2011 at 1:53 am

    So simple and so perfect! Yammy! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Laura @ Family Spice says

    December 31, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Persians stole the rosettes from the French and call them “noon-e panjareh” (window cookies). It’s always a crowd favorite!

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  18. Jenny @ Savour the Senses says

    December 31, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    What cute snowmen!! And very elegant cookies, well done. Happy New Year to you!

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  19. Erin @ Making Memories says

    January 1, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    These are beautiful!

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  20. Paula says

    January 2, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Such a pretty cookie. Not that I’m whining or anything but I never find anything for a dollar in antique shops.

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    • Diane says

      January 5, 2012 at 11:42 am

      I sometimes think the same thing, but the shop down the street from me is kinda thrift store meets antique shop and I’m often surprised what I find cheap there 🙂 wish they’d stock it every week with new stuff I’d never get tired shopping there then! Happy New Year Paula!!!

  21. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    January 2, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I have one of these rosette irons and didn’t have a recipe to use it (came as a gift years ago) – thanks to you we can finally put this thing to use! It looks like it will be well worth the wait. 🙂

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    • Diane says

      January 5, 2012 at 11:24 am

      oh they were really fun, finicky at first but once I got the hang of it really fun. Happy New Year Kathy!

  22. Amanda says

    January 3, 2012 at 5:26 am

    These look and sound delicious… I love that you got that for a $1!!! You are always inspiring! 🙂

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    • Diane says

      January 5, 2012 at 11:24 am

      Thanks Amanda, there is one thrifty-antique store near me and I always seem to find the oddest items for really cheap there. Wish they would stock the shelves each week there, I’d be their best customer 🙂 Happy New Year!

  23. Nancy says

    March 20, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    Why did my rosette’s not let go of the iron? I could not knock them off or scrape them off. My guess is that they were too hot. Not sure, though. Has anyone had this problem?

    Reply

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