Shakkarpare (Sweet Fried Cookies)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp semolina
- 1/3 cup light cooking oil
- pinch of salt
- water as needed
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, semolina, salt and a 1/3 cup of oil with enough water to make a smooth firm dough.
- Divide the dough into fist-sized balls and set aside. Heat enough oil in a deep wok or pan for deep frying.
- For each ball of dough, roll it out into a circle of about 0.5 cm thickness. Cut the rolled out dough into strips vertically, and then again horizontally, making bite-sized square pieces.
- Fry the pieces in hot oil till they turn golden brown. Remove on a paper towel to drain excess oil, allow to cool, and enjoy with hot coffee/tea.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an air-tight container for about 2-3 weeks. That is if you can resist them that long!