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.” - by Nancy

Ingredients

4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
16 ounces honey
1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
4 tablespoons chopped semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 (1.75 ounce) package multicolored sprinkles (jimmies)
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

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Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
492 cal
25%

Fat
12 g
18%

Carbs
90.8 g
29%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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ELVISMOMMY

Dec. 5, 2003

"Although this recipe took A LOT of work and time I really enjoyed the final product. I made this for a New Year's party and although it was a hit it was a little messy for everyone to be eating with t..." See moreheir hands. I would recommend serving this as a unique desert at a sit down dinner so that people can use their forks!"

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