russian christmas cookies

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61 Pinches
Orlando, FL
Updated on Nov 11, 2011

My family @ friends can't get enough of these cookies at Christmas. This recipe has been handed down from my grandmother and from her mother.

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon brandy liqueir
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2'' - salad oil to deep fry
  • - powdered sugar

How To Make russian christmas cookies

  • Step 1
    Mix eggs with sugar. Add melted butter,brandy,salt,2 cups flour and mix. Stir in enough additional flour to make stiff dough. Wrap in waxed paper refrigerate 1 hour or longer.
  • Step 2
    Heat about 2" oil to 365* in deep fryer.
  • Step 3
    On lightly floured surface roll dough paper-thin. Cut into 3" long diamonds. Make slit in center of each diamond pull one corner through slit.
  • Step 4
    Fry until golden brown. Cool on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy

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