Khrustyky (Ukrainian Fried Cookies)

Ingredients

1 tbsp whipping cream
1 tbsp white sugar
3 whole large eggs
3 egg yolks
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla (we used bourbon vanilla)
2 cups flour
Icing sugar, for dusting

Directions

Beat eggs and yolks together until light.

Add sugar, cream, salt and vanilla to eggs. Beat well.

Stir in 1 cup flour until dough is smooth. Turn onto counter and knead. Keep adding up to an additional 1 cup of flour while kneading until smooth and dough is soft and elastic. You will most likely need all 2 cups, but use your judgment.

Cover and let stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. It’s important for the dough to be chilled as it’s easier to handle and make into loops.

Roll dough very thin. Cut into long strips about 1.5 inches wide and 2 inches long.

Make slit into center of dough strip and pull one end through to form a loose loop.

Deep fry in oil that is heated to 350 F until golden brown, about 1 minute.

Drain on paper towel. Cool completely.
Dust with icing sugar.