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.
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:
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.
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.
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour sifted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- powdered sugar for dusting
- In a bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and salt. Add in the flour milk and vanilla and mix with a whisk until smooth.
- 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.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees. ( I poured 32 oz of oil into a four-quart pot)
- Drain excess oil off, place the iron in hot oil for two minutes,
- 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.
- Fry rosette in oil until lightly golden, it only took 10-15 seconds,
- mine released off the iron and I was able to flip each one over and they came out light and crisp.
- Check the oil to be sure it's at the correct temperature as you fry the cookies.
- 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.
- When the cookies are cooled, dust them with powdered sugar.
- Another option is to use granulated sugar and cinnamon, it coats them like a cinnamon donut.
- I prefer powdered sugar.
- You have to heat the iron and oil it for each rosette, it took some time to make them. But they were worth it.
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JulieD says
So cute and light, I want some! I love your snowmen! 🙂
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I grew up helping my mom and grandma make rosettes. Such finnicky little buggers but oh so amazing once you get them right.
Calogero says
They should be very soft :-).
Diane says
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.
Mommyof2Girlz/StephD says
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 🙂
jennifurla says
These are so unique, I would love a nice plate full.
sweetsugarbelle says
These are BEAUTIFUL, D!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I love these! I remember eating them as a kid when my father’s aunts would make them. Happy new year!
Jean A says
I’m going to try this! So pretty.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
Such a classic…looks like they turned out great!
[email protected] says
So pretty! I remember my mom making these. 🙂
Jeanette says
I remember my mom making these when we were kids – brings by fun memories.
TidyMom says
These sound delicious Diane!!
Wishing you a Happy New Year!!
Wenderly says
Oh those look good!
betty says
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
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Sounds fantastic and they look so pretty too! Wishing you a very Happy New Year Diane.
Nicole Gamble says
So simple and so perfect! Yammy! Thanks for sharing!
Laura @ Family Spice says
Persians stole the rosettes from the French and call them “noon-e panjareh” (window cookies). It’s always a crowd favorite!
Jenny @ Savour the Senses says
What cute snowmen!! And very elegant cookies, well done. Happy New Year to you!
Erin @ Making Memories says
These are beautiful!
Paula says
Such a pretty cookie. Not that I’m whining or anything but I never find anything for a dollar in antique shops.
Diane says
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!!!
Kathy - Panini Happy says
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. 🙂
Diane says
oh they were really fun, finicky at first but once I got the hang of it really fun. Happy New Year Kathy!
Amanda says
These look and sound delicious… I love that you got that for a $1!!! You are always inspiring! 🙂
Diane says
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!
Nancy says
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?