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New Year's Cookies

By: LYNETTEDS  
"Wonderful homemade doughnut taste from my Mennonite mother-in-law. It is an all morning project but very worth the time and effort!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 60 cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 cups warm milk
  • 3 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1 quart oil for frying
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  • 1 teaspoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon warm water
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir the yeast mixture, milk, and eggs into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the raisins. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. To prepare the glaze, mix the melted butter and 1 teaspoon warm water in a small bowl. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, cream, and vanilla.
  4. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly. Dip each cookie into the glaze and set aside to completely cool.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • As an alternative to the glaze, the cookies may be rolled in sugar after they have cooled slightly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 84 | Total Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by KIBBLESNBITS122 
This recipe was alright but I don't think there is much of a chance of me making it again. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2006 by Funkgemut 
Just like my Oma used to make! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by COOKIEMONSTER14 
One of the best cookie recipes I have ever had in my life!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE

 
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