Chrusciki

By mluoceanbeach

If you add a small bottle of champagne in the making of the dough it adds to the lightness of the final product.
You can do it so make some.

Ingredients

• Servings: About four dozen
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup spiced rum
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Additional confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, egg, rum, vanilla and salt until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in flour until a stiff dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead seven times.
Divide dough into three portions. Roll one portion into a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle, about 12 in. by 51/2 inches. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut dough widthwise into 11/2-inch-wide strips. Cut a 3/4-inch lengthwise slit down the center of each strip; pull one of the ends through the slit, forming a bow. Repeat.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry cookies, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
Store in air-tight container.