This specialized tool has a long handle and with a metal shape, commonly stars, flowers, snowflakes or Christmas trees.

[6] Versions of this cookie exist in places such as northern Europe, Iran, Turkey, and Sri Lanka.

[3] This type of fritter exists in Nordic countries known as: Rosette recipes are popular in the United States among families with Scandinavian ancestry.

[9] In the Middle East and western Asia: They are typical of Anglo-Indian cuisine and a favourite among Indian Christians during the Christmas season.

[12][13] In India, they are made from flour, sugar, eggs and coconut milk:[citation needed] In Cantonese they are known as tong wan.