ROSETTES

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These traditional deep-fried favorites are crisp and delicious with a delicate, lacy look. Dipping the edges into icing helps defines the beautiful pattern. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup 2% milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Oil for deep-fat frying
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 3 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat eggs and sugar; stir in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to batter until smooth., Heat 2-1/2 in. of oil to 375° in a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet. Place rosette iron in hot oil, then dip in batter, three-fourths up the sides of iron (do not let batter run over top of iron). Immediately place in hot oil; loosen rosette with fork and remove iron. , Fry rosettes, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towel-lined wire racks. Repeat with remaining batter. , For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a dipping consistency. Dip edges of rosettes into icing; let dry on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.