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.

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.

FRIED RIBBON COOKIES

Steps:

• Blend the butter, sugar, and salt in the food processor. Add the milk, egg and yolk, rum, lemon juice, and citrus zests, and process everything together until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, dump in all of the flour, and process in pulses until the dough comes together. Clean the bowl again, and pulse a few more times to mix thoroughly.
• Scrape the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, and knead briefly into a soft, smooth ball. If it is sticky, knead in more flour in small amounts. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes to an hour. (You can keep it refrigerated up to a day, but let it return to room temperature before rolling.)
• Cut the chilled dough in half, and work with one piece at a time. Flatten the dough on a lightly floured work surface, and roll it out to a rough square shape, approximately 16 inches on a side. Trim the edges of the square, and with the fluted cutter divide it into ten strips, about 1 1/2 inches wide. Cut across all the strips in the middle to form twenty ribbons, each about 7 inches long (though they shrink after you cut them).
• One at a time, tie each ribbon into a simple overhand knot. If necessary, stretch the ends gently so they're long enough to knot. Place the knotted crostoli on a sheet pan lined with parchment or wax paper as you work, leaving room between them so they don't stick to each other. Roll out the second piece of dough; cut and tie ribbons the same way.
• Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil in the pan to a depth of 2 inches or a bit more. Set over medium heat to reach frying temperature gradually. When you're ready to start frying, raise the heat, and test the oil by dropping in a scrap piece of dough; the fat should bubble actively around the dough, but it shouldn't get dark quickly. (If you have a frying thermometer, heat the oil to 350˚. And be sure to use long-handled tools, hot pads, and caution when deep-frying.)
• Using long-handled tongs, quickly drop the first batch of crostoli into the fryer-raise the heat to return the oil to frying temperature. Don't crowd the cookies-fry only ten or twelve at a time in a 10-inch-diameter pan. The cookies first drop to the bottom, but soon float to the surface. Turn them frequently with tongs and a spider or slotted spoon, to cook evenly.
• Fry the crostoli for 4 minutes or so, as they color gradually to dark gold. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain oil temperature and prevent too rapid browning. When crisp and golden all over, lift them from the oil with a spider or spoon, drain off oil, then lay them on layers of paper towel to cool. Fry the remaining crostoli in batches the same way; drain and cool. Store in a sealed cookie tin or plastic container, and keep them dry.
• To serve, pile the cooled crostoli on a serving plate in a heaping mound. Put the powdered sugar in a small mesh sieve, and dust generously over the cookies.

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 SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift flour and baking powder together.
• Add sugar, salt, egg and milk. Blend to make a smooth dough.
• Roll out and cut into 1/2"X1/4"X1" strips. (sprinkle with a little flour if difficult to cut).
• Heat oil in deep skillet 1/3 full to 330 degrees F.
• Fry dough pieces, adding one at a time, making sure they don't stick together. Remove from oil when and drain on paper towel when evenly browned.
• To make the icing, heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, constantly stirring until it thickens. If a small drop immersed in water hardens, it is ready.
• Add fried dough pieces to syrup and gently stir to coat all pieces evenly.
• Place cookies on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper and allow to cool and set.
• Place in ziplock type bag or other container once coating dries and hardens.

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.