Fried Cookies Recipes

DEEP-FRIED COOKIES

Steps:

• On each of eighteen 4-in. wooden skewers, thread one cookie, inserting pointed end of skewer into filling. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. , In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Place biscuit mix in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine egg and milk; whisk into biscuit mix just until moistened., Holding skewer, dip cookie into biscuit mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., Fry cookies, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

DEEP FRIED COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix pancake mix with water according to package directions.
• When the oil comes up to temperature, dip 4 or 5 cookies at a time into the batter, and fry in hot oil, turning once, until golden brown. Remove from oil using tongs, and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle fried cookies with confectioners' sugar and serve.

ROSETTES I

Steps:

• Combine eggs, sugar and salt; beat well. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Heat a rosette iron in deep, hot oil (375 degrees) for 2 minutes.
• Drain excess oil from iron. Dip in batter to 1/4 inch from the top of the iron, then dip iron immediately into hot oil (375 degrees).
• Fry rosette until golden, about 30 seconds. Lift out; tip upside down to drain. With fork, push rosette off iron onto a rack placed over paper towels.
• Reheat iron 1 minute; make next rosette.
• Sprinkle rosettes with confectioners' sugar.

ITALIAN SFRAPPOLE FRIED COOKIES

Steps:

• Place the flour on a wooden board and make a well in the center.
• Break the eggs into the well and beat lightly with a fork.
• Add the butter, sugar, rum and wine and mix thoroughly with the eggs.
• Using your hands, gradually incorporate the flour, starting from the inside of the well.
• Work the dough into a ball.
• Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until 1/4 inch thick.
• Using a pastry wheel or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips 3/4 inch wide and 6 or 7 inches long.
• Tie the strips in knots or pin in bows.
• Pour oil into a large saucepan or deep fryer until 2 inches deep.
• Heat the oil to 375°F.
• Using a slotted spoon, lower the bows a few at a time into the hot oil.
• Turn the bows while cooking.
• When golden brown on both sides, remove and drain on paper towels.
• Arrange the bows on a platter and dust with powdered sugar, or drizzle with some honey.
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FRIED COOKIES

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

AIR-FRYER FRIED COOKIES

Steps:

• On each of eighteen 4-in. wooden skewers, thread 1 cookie, inserting pointed end of skewer into filling if desired. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. , Preheat air fryer to 350°. Cut pieces of parchment to fit the bottom of the air fryer. In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg, milk and extract; add biscuit mix and stir just until moistened. Dip cookie into biscuit mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Place a sheet of parchment in air fryer; spray parchment with nonstick cooking spray. In batches, arrange cookies in a single layer 1/2-in. apart, placing 1 cookie in each corner of the paper so it doesn't fly around during cooking. , Cook until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.