In a large bowl combine eggs with 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until thick and lemon colored. Add the 1 tsp. vegetable oil. Combine SEPARATELY 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder, and the salt. Gradually add this to the egg mixure and beat well.
Turn dough out onto a floured board (use remaining 1/2 cup flour)and knead until smooth
Shape dough into 16 balls. Roll each one into a circle about 5" in diameter. Let stand uncovered on wax paper for about 10 minutes
Heat oil in a deep fry pan to 350 degrees. Fry circles until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture, store airtight.
*For the floured board you might need more than 1/2 cup. It will usually take more to get the dough completely covered with flour. Also, FLOUR YOUR HANDS before you knead, or you will be covered in a big gooey mess!!!
**Cookies will be very thin when flattened, but will rise while in oil.
*** GOOD FOR BEGINNERS, and for quick party cookies!!!
Bon appetit!
Submitted by: Erica
