Cicada Cookies Recipes

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CICADA COOKIES



Cicada cookies image

Provided by CBS News

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tsp. baking powder`
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
An additional 1/3 cup sugar
1 beaten egg white
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)
About 60 parboiled dry roasted cicadas (roast for only 8 minutes so that they retain some moisture)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat shortening with eggs, the 1 1/2 cups sugar, cooled chocolate, baking powder, and vanilla until well combined, scraping sides of bowl.
  • 2. Gradually stir in flour till thoroughly combined. Stir in the nuts. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
  • 3. Meanwhile, stir together the 1/3 cup sugar and beaten egg white. Place cicadas on waxed paper; brush with egg white mixture and set aside.
  • 4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Place a cicada on top of each ball, pressing lightly.
  • 5. Bake in a 375° oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

CICADA CHIPS



Cicada Chips image

A tasty once every 17 year treat. Great for those summer BBQ's when they are everywhere. 1.2 billion per acre I'm sure they are easy to find.

Provided by Yello Kim

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

30 -40 cicadas
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Find the Adult Cicada they are the ones with red eyes and clear colored wings.You can either find them by following their beautiful screeching sound or just locate any tree.
  • Leave them as is no need to tear off wings or legs they add to the crispyness.
  • Mix together flour and seasonings.
  • Mix together milk and egg.
  • First dip cicada into egg then into flour mixture. Then drop into oil. Don't worry they wont try to fly away they are too dumb for that.
  • Fry them for no longer the 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper towels. Then serve immediately.
  • I like a little hot pepper on mine but you can also use ketchup for the kids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 1203.5, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.2

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