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Fried Cookies

By: Rosina  
"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."

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Original Recipe Yield 6 - 7 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons brandy
  • 2 teaspoons anise seed (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/3 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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 24 | Total Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 5mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by MIGGIE200 
I have been looking for the recipe for these cookies. My Mom used to make them and so did my... MORE

 
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