STRUFOLI I

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Italian cookie also known as honey clusters. My family has made these every Christmas for years. We make several batches and like to use a little extra chocolate. Walnuts or pine nuts also work in place of almonds. If the batter is to sticky add a little extra flour. Good luck.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
16 ounces honey
½ vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
4 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 (1.75 ounce) package multicolored sprinkles (jimmies)
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Place eggs in bowl and beat until they have tripled in volume. Add flour gradually until well blended (do not use all the flour). The dough should remain slightly sticky.
  • Transfer to floured board. Cut off a piece at a time. Using a little flour, if needed, roll between your hands to form pencil shapes.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch pieces. Place each on floured cloth. In a large pan on top of the stove, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Deep-fry pieces about 1/2 cup at a time, turning constantly until golden. Drain and set aside. (Note: after several batches, dough begins to turn brown quickly. This means it is time to change the oil)
  • In large pan, bring honey to boil with vanilla bean. Discard bean. Place deep-fried pieces into hot honey and toss until all are coated. Cool and stir in chocolate, nuts, and multi-colored jimmies. Place on plate, shaping firmly into tall cone. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.9 calories, Carbohydrate 90.8 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 39.7 mg, Sugar 59.4 g

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