Chin-Chin

Per serving

35.2kcal
0.7гProteins
1.2гFats
5.5гCarbs

Way back in high school in my Home Economics class, we made these African cookies. I just found the recipe again digging through an old box. I remember them being delicious, and I hope you'll find them the same.

Ingredients

  • flour2 cups
  • sugar1⁄3 cup
  • baking powder2 teaspoons
  • egg1
  • milk1⁄4 cup
  • butter, softened1⁄4 cup
  • vegetable oil
  • confectioners' sugar

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Stir in egg and milk until mixture is crumbly.

  3. 3

    With hands, work in butter until well blended.

  4. 4

    Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    In heavy skillet over medium heat, heat 1 inch of oil to 365 degrees F.

  6. 6

    On lightly floured board with floured rolling pin, roll out half of dough to 1/16 inch thickness.

  7. 7

    With pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut dough into 3 x 2 inch diamonds.

  8. 8

    Make a slit in center of each diamond and pull an end through the slit.

  9. 9

    Repeat with remaining dough until gone.

  10. 10

    Fry a few pieces at a time in hot oil until golden; drain on paper towels; cool.

  11. 11

    Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Source: food.com
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