Fried Cookies

Name: Fried Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 72
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons anise seed (optional); 3 Tbsps brandy; 79 milliliters confectioners sugar for decoration; 2 eggs; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons salt; 3 Tbsps shortening; 237 milliliters vegetable oil for frying; 59 milliliters white sugar

Fried Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 27 calories, 1g of protein, and 1g of fat. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 72. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of anise seed, shortening, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

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.

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Anise

Shortening

Brandy

All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Egg

Salt

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Bowl

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.

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Dough

Wrap

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.

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Dough

Roll

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.

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Dough

Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 360 degrees F (185 degrees C). Deep fry strips until golden brown.

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Cooking Oil