Struffoli (Neapolitan Honey Balls) | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 cups (10 ounces/283 grams) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (1¾ ounces/50 grams) sugar
• ½ teaspoon table salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons multicolored nonpareils, plus extra for garnish
• ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
• 2 tablespoons candied orange peel, chopped fine (optional)
• 8 candied cherries (optional)