Easy Angel Wing Cookies (Polish Chrusciki)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is more affordable.

Separate 6 large egg yolks from the whites.

Add granulated sugar to the egg yolks and beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed until lightened in color.

Add heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter, and beat until combined.

Gradually add all-purpose flour, stirring in between each addition until the mixture is thick.

Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead for about 1 minute until smooth and non-sticky.

Divide the dough into four pieces and cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Roll out the dough as thin as possible, about a little thicker than a lasagna noodle.

Cut the dough into 1-inch thick strips, then cut diagonally into 4-inch lengths.

Cut a 1-inch slit in the center of each piece of dough and pull one end through the slit to form an angel wing shape.

Transfer shaped cookies to a baking sheet and preheat oil to 370 degrees Fahrenheit for frying.

Fry 3 to 4 cookies at a time, turning them after about 15 seconds until golden brown.

Remove cookies with tongs and place on a paper towel-lined platter to soak up excess oil.

Dust cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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