The Secret Recipe for Crispy Chinese Pretzels & Swedish Rosette Cookies

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Dip a rosette iron into the hot oil to heat it up.

Remove the iron from the oil, then dip it into the batter, coating it without overfilling.

Return the iron to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 30-60 seconds.

Carefully remove the cookie from the iron and drain on paper towels.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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