Italian Sfrappole Fried Cookies

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Traditional Italian Sfrappole Fried Cookies recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

360

Sugar

20g

Fat

25g

Sfrappole fried cookies are a traditional Italian dessert that are often enjoyed during the carnival season. These crispy, sweet cookies are made with a simple dough that's fried to perfection and then dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey. They're easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert with coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix the flour and sugar together.
2.	Add the eggs, butter, rum, and sweet white wine to the bowl.
3.	Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
4.	Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
5.	Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
6.	Divide the dough into pieces and roll out each piece into a thin sheet.
7.	Cut the sheet into thin strips.
8.	Gently drop each strip into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
9.	Remove the fried cookies from the oil and let them cool.
10.	Dust the cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle honey on top.

PROS

Sfrappole fried cookies are crispy, crunchy, and sweet.

They’re easy to make and a perfect snack for any time of day.

CONS

Fried cookies are not particularly healthy and can contain a high amount of calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not the healthiest snack choice, they can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Moderate rum consumption may have anti-inflammatory properties and sweet white wine may have some heart-healthy benefits, but both should be consumed in moderation.

	2 cups all-purpose flour
	2 eggs
	1/4 cup butter
	1/2 cup sugar
	2 tablespoons rum
	2 tablespoons chilled sweet white wine
	oil ( for frying )
	powdered sugar or honey , to finish