Another of my Low German Mennonite grandma’s recipes, and my mother’s after her. A yearly “must” growing up – a highlight of the late night on New Year’s Eve – fresh and hot out of the deep fryer and rolled in sugar!
Portzelky (say “portzelchya”)
2 cups milk
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup warm water
1 tsp. sugar
2 [...]
Mocha Crinkles
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp. instant espresso or coffee granules
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper (can omit)
1/2 cup powdered sugar – for rolling cookies in
1. Beat brown sugar and oil with [...]
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