Fried Norwegian Cookies

== Ingredients ==
* 2 large eggs, at room temperature
* 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
* ¼ cup butter, melted
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1¾ – 2 cups all-purpose flour
* vegetable oil
* powdered sugar
== Directions ==
# Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl.
# Beat in butter, milk and vanilla.
# Gradually add 1½ cups flour.
# Beat at low speed.
# Stir in remaining flour.
# Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate.
# Shape 1 portion dough at a time into 1-inch-thick square.
# Place dough on lightly floured surface.
# Roll out dough to 11-inch square.
# Cut dough into 1¼-inch strips; cut strips diagonally at 2-inch intervals.
# Cut 1¼-inch slit vertically down center of each strip.
# Insert one end of strip through cut to form twist.
# Heat oil in large saucepan to 365°F.
# Place 12 cookies at a time in hot oil.
# Fry about 1½ minutes, turning cookies once with slotted spoon.
# Drain on paper towels.
# Dust cookies with powdered sugar.
Category:Cookie Recipes