Recipe Details
Ingredients
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12largeegg yolks
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1largeegg
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2tablespoonswhite sugar
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1tablespoonwhiskey (Optional)
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1teaspoonsalt
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
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2 ½cupsall-purpose flour, divided
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1quartvegetable oil for frying, or as needed
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1cupconfectioners’ sugar for dusting
Cooking Directions
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Whisk egg yolks, egg, sugar, whiskey, salt, and vanilla together in a bowl. Stir in 2 cups flour. If dough is sticky, stir in remaining 1/2 cup flour. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes. Divide into thirds and cover with plastic wrap.
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Heat 1 inch oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll on a lightly floured surface until paper-thin. Cut into parallelograms (long diamonds); use a sharp paring knife to cut a slot in the center of each, and pull one point of the diamond through the slot. Repeat to make remaining cookies.
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Fry two to four pieces at a time, depending on the size of your pan, until crisp but not browned, 5 to 10 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners’ sugar when cool.
Editor’s Notes:
This recipe uses vegetable oil, but these cookies are traditionally fried in lard. If you’d like to use lard, you’ll need about 2 pounds to make it deep enough for frying.
We have determined the nutritional value of lard for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of fat used.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe80 | |
Calories119 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g |
14% |
Saturated Fat 1g |
7% |
Sodium 24mg |
1% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g |
2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g |
0% |
Protein 0g |
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Calcium 1mg |
0% |
Iron 0mg |
1% |
Potassium 4mg |
0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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