Soofganiyak (Fried Fruit Cookies)

Title: Soofganiyak (Fried Fruit Cookies)

Categories: Cookies

Yield: 8 servings

4 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose

1 ts Baking powder

1 1/4 c Sugar

1/4 ts Nutmeg

1 c Fruit juice

1 ts Cinnamon

1 ts Salt

2 Egg

Jelly

Powdered sugar

1/4 c Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil; for d

-eep-frying

Sift together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Beat together till smooth eggs, oil, and fruit juice (raspberry juice is

great, apple juice will do). Add to the flour mixture and stir to make a

soft dough. Form dough into flat cakes (about 3 dozen). Place 1/2 tsp. of

jelly (again, raspberry is wonderful, but any jelly or jam can be used) in

the center of each and roll dough to cover jelly, forming a ball. Deep-fry

balls in hot (380F) oil for 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dust with

powdered sugar. --