FRENCH FRIED COOKIES 
2 egg yolks
3 tbsp. butter, melted
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
Dash of salt
4 tbsp. water
Jam or preserves

Beat together egg yolks, butter, sugar and salt. Add vanilla and water. Add flour, stir to make a stiff dough. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill for 1 hour. Roll out on lightly floured surface, 1/4" thick. Cut in 3" circles. Wet edges of circle with water; place a teaspoon of jam or preserves on cookie. Fold over and seal edges with a fork, prick top with fork. Fry in deep fat at 375 degrees until golden brown. Sprinkle with or roll in powdered sugar. Makes about 24.

 

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