Fried Cookies

Name: Fried Cookies recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 - 7 dozen
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 eggs; ¼ cup white sugar; 2 ½ tablespoons shortening; 2 ½ tablespoons brandy; 2 teaspoons anise seed; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup vegetable oil for frying; ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

by Lilou Duval 1 year ago

4.6 (5)

23.9 kcal

3.4 g carbs

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Description

Many European cultures had this type of fried cookie. This particular recipe says to tie it in a knot but it can be made pulling one end through a slit cut into the dough.

Ingredients

2 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons shortening
2 ½ tablespoons brandy
2 teaspoons anise seed
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Directions

1. In a large bowl beat together eggs and sugar until thick and light colored. Then beat in shortening, brandy, anise seeds (optional) and salt. Beat in flour gradually.
2. On a floured surface, knead dough into a smooth ball. Divide ball into two equal pieces, wrap in waxed paper and chill in refrigerator for at least two hours.
3. Roll one piece of dough into a rectangle approximately 12 x 15 inches. (The other piece of dough should be left in refrigerator until ready to be rolled.) Using pastry wheel, cut dough into strips 6 x 1 inch.
4. Make a vertical slit in top 1/3 of the strip and draw the bottom end of it through OR tie a knot in the center. Repeat with remaining dough and set aside.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 360 degrees F (185 degrees C). Deep fry strips until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, cool, and sprinkle heavily with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 6 - 7 dozen

calories: 23.9 kcal

carbohydrates: 3.4 g

protein: 0.5 g

saturated fat: 0.2 g

cholesterol: 4.4 mg

sodium: 8.7 mg

fiber: 0.1 g

sugar: 1.1 g