Deep-fried Wonton Cookies

Submitted by Lennie

"This unique cookie recipe is from a 1990 Betty Crocker booklet. It only makes 2 dozen, but they'd be very different on a Christmas goodies tray."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 24 cookies

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped prunes, , or substitute chopped dried apples
• 1 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1 1⁄2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 24 wonton skins
• vegetable oil (for frying)

directions

1. Mix prunes, apricots, brown sugar, coconut and almonds together to make filling.
2. Place about 2 tsp filling on centre of each wonton skin; moisten edges with water.
3. Fold each skin in half to form a triangle; press edges firmly to seal.
4. Cover to prevent drying.
5. Heat oil (1 to 1-1/2 inches) to 360F degrees.
6. Fry 3 to 4 wontons at a time, about 1 minute on each side, turning occasionally, until golden brown; drain.