Fried Norwegian Cookies

Ingredients

 * 2 large eggs, at room temperature
 * 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
 * ¼ cup butter, melted
 * 2 tablespoons milk
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 1¾ – 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * vegetable oil
 * powdered sugar

Directions

 * 1) Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl.
 * 2) Beat in butter, milk and vanilla.
 * 3) Gradually add 1½ cups flour.
 * 4) Beat at low speed.
 * 5) Stir in remaining flour.
 * 6) Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate.
 * 7) Shape 1 portion dough at a time into 1-inch-thick square.
 * 8) Place dough on lightly floured surface.
 * 9) Roll out dough to 11-inch square.
 * 10) Cut dough into 1¼-inch strips; cut strips diagonally at 2-inch intervals.
 * 11) Cut 1¼-inch slit vertically down center of each strip.
 * 12) Insert one end of strip through cut to form twist.
 * 13) Heat oil in large saucepan to 365°F.
 * 14) Place 12 cookies at a time in hot oil.
 * 15) Fry about 1½ minutes, turning cookies once with slotted spoon.
 * 16) Drain on paper towels.
 * 17) Dust cookies with powdered sugar.