Crostoli - Knot Cookies

Submitted by ChrisF

"Can't recall where I got this recipe, I have been making them for about 20 years. They are a fried cookie,lite and crisp. I use a deep fry pan for this. They add a different texture to the cookie tray at Holiday time. Also the almond - orange extract is delightful too."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: cookies

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• oil (for frying)

directions

1. In a small mixing bowl cut butter into flour till it resembles small peas.
2. Combine eggs, sugar, almond& orange extracts and salt.
3. Stir into flour mixture.
4. Turn onto a floured board,knead until smooth.
5. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
6. Divide dough into 2 equal parts.
7. Roll each half into a 12X6 in rectangle.
8. Cut into 6X3/4 inch strips.
9. Carefully tie strips into knots.
10. Fry a few at a time in deep fat (oil).
11. (375 degrees) till golden brown (3minutes) flip once.
12. Drain well.
13. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.