5-Minute Angel Wing Cookies (Printable Version)

Light, crispy angel wing twists with a dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for a quick festive treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ For Frying

08 - 1 cup vegetable oil

→ Finishing

09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together the flour, egg, sour cream, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until a smooth, soft dough forms.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough very thin, about 1/8 inch thick, then cut into strips approximately 1 by 4 inches. Make a small slit in the center of each strip and pull one end through to form a twist.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and reaching approximately 350°F.
04 - Fry a few twisted strips at a time for 30 to 45 seconds per side until they turn golden and crisp. Drain thoroughly on paper towels.
05 - Once cool enough to handle, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick Preparation Time
  • Traditional Polish Festive Treat
02 -
  • Roll dough very thin for extra crispness
  • Optional: add rum or lemon zest for added flavor
03 -
  • Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to get crisp cookies
  • Serve fresh dusted with powdered sugar for best flavor
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