New Year's Cookies
You can't miss these glittery, gold coins during the chinese new year season!
Recipe Summary New Year's Cookies
Wonderful homemade doughnut taste from my Mennonite mother-in-law. It is an all morning project but very worth the time and effort!Ingredients | Chinese New Year Gold Chocolate Coins5 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons white sugar1 ½ teaspoons salt1 pinch ground nutmeg1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast¼ cup warm water1 ½ cups warm milk3 egg, lightly beaten1 ½ cups raisins1 quart oil for frying1 teaspoon melted butter1 teaspoon warm water1 cup confectioners' sugar¾ teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon heavy cream¼ teaspoon vanilla extractDirectionsIn a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir the yeast mixture, milk, and eggs into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the raisins. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours.Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).To prepare the glaze, mix the melted butter and 1 teaspoon warm water in a small bowl. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, cream, and vanilla.Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil. Cook 2 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly. Dip each cookie into the glaze and set aside to completely cool.As an alternative to the glaze, the cookies may be rolled in sugar after they have cooled slightly.Info | Chinese New Year Gold Chocolate Coinsprep:
20 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
60
Yield:
60 cookies
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