Fried Sugar Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Fried Sugar Cookies, a delightful spin on a classic treat that combines the crispiness of frying with the sweetness of cinnamon sugar. These cookies feature a buttery, tender dough made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Rolled and cut into perfect rounds, each cookie is fried to golden perfection before being coated in a luscious cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm. The result is a crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy interior that melts in your mouth. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and an easy cooking method, these treats are perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings or impressing guests at your next gathering. Serve them warm for the ultimate indulgence, and watch them disappear in no time! This recipe is a must-try for fans of fried desserts and homemade comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 0.66 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out cookies, about 2 inches in diameter. Gather and re-roll the scraps as needed.
In a large, deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
Carefully place 2-3 cookies into the hot oil at a time. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cookies and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon for coating.
While the cookies are still warm, dredge each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating them evenly.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your crispy, sweet fried sugar cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 763.7 g | 979% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.3 g | 672% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1924 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.9 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 533 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
