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Rosettes Are A Holiday Tradition

One of our family holiday traditions involves making Scandinavian cookies known as rosettes. These delicate treats are just as beautiful as they are delicious.

Rosettes are traditionally made at Christmas time in Norway and Sweden. I learned how to make these delicacies from my Norwegian grandmother.

I am providing you with a simple recipe, instructions for making rosettes, and a collection of rosette irons for making many different beautiful cookie shapes. Any time you create rosettes for holiday celebrations, you will find they are an instant hit. Don't count on having any leftovers!

Consider making a gift basket with a recipe card, a rosette irons set, and perhaps a sampling of your rosettes. Rosette irons are often passed down as heirlooms. What a great holiday tradition to start with family or friends.

A Rosette By Any Other Name

Would Taste As Sweet

Rosettes are a favorite treat in many countries. They are traditionally served in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Turkey, Malaysia, Iran, Mexico, and the United States. Though rosettes are known by different names in these countries, such as buñuelos in Mexico, the cookie itself is very similar.

Made with a pancake-like batter, rosettes are formed by dipping intricately designed irons into hot oil to form a light, crisp shell that is typically sprinkled with sugar. Here's a quick video to show you the process. Then, we will review the recipe and a few cooking tips.

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Prep Time: 25 Minutes; Cooking Time: 2-3 Minutes

What You Will Need

  • 1Rosette Irons
  • 2Pot Appropriate For Deep Frying
  • 3Metal Skimmer
  • 4Cooking Oil
  • 5Paper Towels
  • 6Cooling Rack (optional but helpful)
  • 7Mixing Bowl
  • 8Candy Thermometer
  • 9Sifter (for flour and powdered sugar)

Rosette Irons

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Rosette Cooking Supplies

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Rosette Recipe


Grandma Hilda's Rosette Recipe

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping: Powdered sugar or granulated sugar
(cinnamon optional)

Directions:
Please see cooking steps
and instructions below.


Free Country Clip Art Recipe Card Printables

Step 1

Set up a work area close to the stove or deep fryer. Spread out paper towels under cooling racks. Cover one plate with a paper towel for resting your rosette iron.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl with a flat bottom, whisk your eggs, sugar, and salt until blended. Use a sifter to mix in your flour. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Step 3

Add three to four inches of cooking oil (I use canola) to a deep fryer pot. Use candy thermometer to heat oil to 365 degrees (Fahrenheit). Heat rosette iron in the oil for at least two minutes.

Step 4

Remove rosette iron from heated oil. Let excess oil drain off the iron. Carefully dip the hot iron into the batter. Do not immerse the iron all the way into the batter. You should leave a margin of about 1/4 inch at the top of the iron so that the cooked rosette will easily release itself from the iron.

Step 5

Immerse rosette iron into heated oil (below the surface but not touching the bottom of the pot). Fry batter until golden. As rosette releases itself from the iron, flip over to ensure both sides are cooked until golden. Use skimmer to remove rosette from oil. Drip off excess oil. Place rosette on drying rack. Reheat rosette iron in hot oil for one minute and then repeat the process.


Tip: If you use more than one rosette iron, you can have one heating in the oil while you are using the other iron. Then, just alternate use of the irons. That way there is no waiting time in between cooking each rosette.

Step 6

When rosettes have cooled and dried, and just before serving, you may sift powdered sugar over them, or sprinkle with granulated sugar. A little cinnamon mixed in with the white sugar is also a popular topping.

Scandinavian Cookbooks and Recipes

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Rosette Cookie Recipes

Rosettes recipe by Linda Larsen.
Rosette cookies recipe by Carroll Pellegrinelli.
Rosette recipe by Pat Kersteter.
Scandinavian rosettes recipe by Kari Diehl.
Six rosette recipes.
Rosettes Recipe - Taste of Home
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A Rosette For The Angels

I'm sending out a digital rosette to each of these wonderful angels who sprinkled their blessings over my grandmother's cookies. Who needs confectioner's sugar when their rosettes sparkle with sweet blessings?

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Are rosettes for you?

Will you make rosettes this holiday season?

  • whats4dinner Jun 1, 2012 @ 6:53 am | delete
    They look pretty and I'm sure they taste good too. I would like to try and make them.
  • JoshK47 Mar 20, 2012 @ 10:25 am | delete
    These sound quite tasty to me - blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • StacyBirch Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:55 am | delete
    Great lens.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 1, 2012 @ 8:33 am | delete
    My mother used to make rosettes every Christmas. I loved them. A few years ago a friend and I got together and made tons of the sugary treats. When she moved away I lost my partner. I decided to make them on my own. I'm a good cook but my rosettes were a mess. I still have the irons but I haven't plucked up the courage to try again.
  • VillaDejaBlue Dec 31, 2011 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    Nice lens
  • mowug1776 Dec 30, 2011 @ 3:29 am | delete
    I am definitely going to try this recipe. Great lens
  • skiesgreen Dec 29, 2011 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Wonderful recipe lens and sounds delicious. Hugs
  • SquidooMBA Dec 27, 2011 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing the techniques and recipe!
  • bloomingrose Dec 26, 2011 @ 3:48 am | delete
    Since my name is Rose I gravitate to any mention of them. I have never had rosettes, now I want to! I hope your holidays are always blessed.
  • gypsyman27 Dec 25, 2011 @ 11:50 am | delete
    This appears to be a great recipe, I'll let you know how I do with it today. I had actual equipment for making rosettes that were apparently from my grandmother. I am the only one of my generation from my family that is trying to carry on a tradition of making fine food and baked goods. Merry Christmas, my dear sweet friend. See you around the galaxy...
  • AnthonyAltorenna Dec 24, 2011 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    What a marvelous family recipe! I've never had Rosettes, but would really like to try them. They look simply delicious!
  • KimGiancaterino Dec 23, 2011 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    What a gorgeous way to share your family recipe. These cookies sure look delicious. Merry Christmas!
  • pheonix76 Dec 22, 2011 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    I would love to make some rosettes! I might make some for my New Year's Eve party, since I already have so many Christmas cookies baked. :) My mom has a couple of these irons somewhere. Thanks for sharing your grandma's recipe, what a delicious tradition.
  • rottenpixies Dec 19, 2011 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    My mother used to make these every Christmas! Great lens, brought back memories. Also taught me how to bring this little treat back into my holidays.
  • canoz Dec 18, 2011 @ 4:47 am | delete
    Very pretty!
  • John_Michael Dec 17, 2011 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    I'm standing in line ... ready to make 'em and eat
  • CofCJenny Dec 17, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    My brother is making these for Christmas Eve. He remembers my grandma (who passed in 94) making these for Christmas Eve so he thought he would give everyone a little surprise this year. Just tested these out the other night and they were delicious!
  • SiochainGraSonas Dec 16, 2011 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Probably not. I will enjoy those that are made by others.
  • KonaGirl Dec 16, 2011 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    I have always been curious as to what rosette cookies taste like. You have done a fabulous job presenting them. *Squid Angel Blessed* and I've added your link to My Squid Angel Wings to be featured in the "Holidays & Celebrations » Christmas Magazine" neighborhood and pinned it on Pinerest.
  • aesta1 Dec 16, 2011 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    This is my first time to hear of rosettes. I will have to try this.
  • orange3 Dec 15, 2011 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    My family is from Norway - these are a yearly tradition in our family :)
  • LittleLindaPinda Dec 15, 2011 @ 9:00 am | delete
    They sure are for me as a treat. Reminds me of my Grandma who came from Sweden.
  • baby-strollers Dec 15, 2011 @ 4:48 am | delete
    Rosettes are for me for sure. Especially during the holidays....
  • knit1tat2 Dec 14, 2011 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    a big batch will be going next week, just before Christmas, using my Mother's irons that I inherited!
  • isles21 Dec 14, 2011 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    Those sound and look delicious. Never heard of them before.I love the different rosette irons.
  • tembrooke Dec 14, 2011 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    These sound amazing but I think making them is probably beyond my skill level. :-) It was interesting to read about them, though!
  • DonMiguelito Dec 14, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    What a yummy rosettes! :D
  • DonMiguelito Dec 14, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    What a yummy rosettes! :D
  • Tipi Dec 14, 2011 @ 10:55 am | delete
    My Mom used to make rosettes and you just brought me back to her kitchen....the most wondrous Christmas treat in this little girl's eyes and I would really like to add the final ingredient....just a little angel dusting to sweeten that sugar a little more.....congratulations on a yummy memories front page feature!
  • CarlittoDunaway Dec 14, 2011 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Looks jummy! We should try to cook rosettes for Xmas.
  • anne_mohanraj Dec 13, 2011 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    We make it in India too , for Christmas! Thank you for the clear instructions.
  • OraraValleyCakes Dec 13, 2011 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    I always wondered what those irons were for! Now I know. thanks, I'llhave to buy one now and have a go. They look delicious.
  • curious0927 Dec 13, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Thanks for your thorough recipe for rosettes! I have that tool and used to make them. The Recipe is great as I would have to sort through a ton of stuff to find it. Also, your recipe is better than mine, i didn't use many of the tools you did. Great Lens....Aren't they delicious?? Yum.
  • Dec 13, 2011 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    Yep!!!!
  • bossypants Dec 13, 2011 @ 10:04 am | delete
    I'm certainnly tempted by your complete instructions and pretty photos!
  • survivoryea Dec 13, 2011 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Easy to follow instructions-might give it a try, thanks.
  • jimmyworldstar Dec 12, 2011 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    They look tasty, what's the lore behind the rosettes? Looks like a pretty simple and delicious dessert.
  • Omaster Dec 12, 2011 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    Yum!
  • MareeT Dec 12, 2011 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    You did a great job on this lens! Rosettes are delicious!
  • Rhidawn Dec 12, 2011 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    Never heard of them but they sure look yummy!
  • YolandaLacar Dec 12, 2011 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    I'll need to try these one day!
  • BlondeBomber Dec 12, 2011 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    a deep friend cookie! What could be bad? :) Thanks for sharing!
  • Harshitha Dec 12, 2011 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    Would love to try them
  • collettehrock Dec 12, 2011 @ 9:20 am | delete
    Know but I will be over your place for tea, they look yummy, but it doesn't matter how much I try I am a lousy cook.
  • queenofduvetcovers Dec 12, 2011 @ 8:04 am | delete
    Yummy, I love rosettes! I am going to try your recipe, thanks for this great lens! =)
  • mariajomith Dec 12, 2011 @ 5:51 am | delete
    very nicely done, i will be back to buy my irons.
  • BunnyFabulous Dec 11, 2011 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    Wish I could get my hands on some rosette irons in time; alas the holiday budget is all accounted for. The rosette-making tools might be on my Christmas list for next year. They're so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe and techniques.
  • BSieracki Dec 11, 2011 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    i like the ones that look like snowflakes
  • Titia Dec 7, 2011 @ 5:46 pm | delete
    I didn't know they were called Rosettes and that they originated in Norway. These cookies have been a New Year's Eve tradition in my family for as long as I remember and of today I'm 67.
  • mihgasper Dec 4, 2011 @ 2:48 am | delete
    Not this year, aiming or next!
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