CHOCOLATE FRITTERS (castagnole): the italian carnival recipe with an extra flavor! 🤩

published on 2 February, 2026 at 12:01

INGREDIENTS (for 50 castagnole)

2 eggs

50g (¼ cup) of sugar

50g (¼ cup) of butter

200g (1 2/3 cups) of all-purpose flour

30g of cocoa powder

1 orange (grated zest)

2 tsp of baking powder

1 tsp of vanilla extract

2 tbsp of rum

A pinch of salt

Granulated sugar, for coating

1lt of peanut oil

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, softened butter, sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, and rum.

2. Stir the ingredients with a spoon until well combined.

3. Add the chocolate chips.

4. Add the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.

5. Stir again until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.

6. Shape the dough into small balls, about 5 grams each.

7. Drop them into hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes.

8. Drain the castagnole and toss them in granulated sugar.

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