Chrusichiki (POLISH CRUNCH COOKIES)

Ingredients

  • 12 egg yolks
  • 8 tbsp. sugar
  • 4 shots whiskey
  • 4 tbsp. vinegar
  • 4 tbsp. melted butter
  • 3 1/2 to 4 c. sifted flour
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon in color. Add sugar, whiskey, vinegar, butter and flour to make a firm dough. Knead dough until almost like a pie dough. roll out thin not too much flour. It should be thin enough to see through. Cut into diamonds 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. make a slit lengthwise in the middle of each diamond. fold ends through. Deep fry in at least 2 inches of fat at 350 degrees or a high temperature. When lightly brown, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.