Wandies

This recipe has been handed down 3 generations and modified for a softer texture. Christmas is not the same without them in our family. Feel free to cut this recipe in half. We also freeze these with no problems at all.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 pounds all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons orange extract
• 10 eggs
• 2 quarts oil for deep frying
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 2 ⅔ tablespoons baking powder
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla, orange extract, orange zest, orange juice concentrate and heavy cream until very well blended. Stir in the baking powder and salt. Gradually mix in enough flour to form a soft but firm dough.

Step 2

Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep cast iron skillet or electric skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into 3x2 inch squares and make a slit in the middle of each one.

Step 3

Fry on each side in the hot oil until golden brown. Add more oil to the skillet as needed. When cooled dust cookies with confectioners' sugar.