Deep-Fried Cookies

Prep: 10 min. + freezing Cook: 15 min. 1-1/2 dozen

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Ingredients

• 18 Oreo cookies
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• 1 cup biscuit/baking mix
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• Confectioners’ sugar

Directions

1. On each of eighteen 4-in. wooden skewers, thread 1 cookie, inserting pointed end of skewer into filling. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
2. In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Place biscuit mix in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine egg and milk; whisk into biscuit mix just until moistened.
3. Holding skewer, dip cookie into biscuit mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess.
4. Fry cookies, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 100 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.