bowtie cookies (chrusciki or kruschiki)
These European cookies are delicious no matter where they come from or how they are spelled. They are a fried cookie dessert and the meaning of the word is "dry cookie". These remind me of the Rosette cookies. I think you will enjoy this version.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
Makes about 6 dozen
Ingredients
- 5 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 large whole egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons rum or brandy
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- - canola or vegetable oil for frying
- - powdered sugar for garnish or cinnamon/sugar
How To Make bowtie cookies (chrusciki or kruschiki)
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Step 1Combine the egg yolks, whole egg and salt in a bowl of mixer. Beat at high speed about 5 minutes , until thick and lemon colored. Beat in sugar, cream, vanilla and rum. Add flour and cornstarch and beat until blisters form, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2Turn dough out onto a floured board, divide in half, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for about 20 minutes. Working with 1/2 the dough at a time, roll out to about 1/16 thickness,(kinda like rolling out homemade noodles). Cut 2-inch wide strips. Cut the strips on the diagonal at 4-inch intervals.(2x4-inch pieces)
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Step 3Heat about 3-inches of oil in a large, deep skillet to 350°. Make a slit in the center of each strip of the cut dough. Then pull one end through the slit to form a bow( sometimes called bow-tie cookies).
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Step 4Fry about 6 at a time for 1 minute or less per side or until golden. These fry quickly, so watch closely. Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon/sugar mixture or a combination of all, or you may like to drizzle with a little honey.
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