Deep Fried Cookie Dough

It’s battered cookie dough bites fried to a fluffy, golden perfection for a sweet treat that melts in your mouth. This recipe is inspired by the Texas State Fair, where is has appeared several years according to reports.

But the question remains on how to make it at home, since we wouldn’t want to limit our intake to once per year! This dessert is so yummy for Cheat Days, midnight snacks, spring break. Heck, we’ve even made it on Mother’s Day.

We like to serve them warm on a platter stacked in two layers. You can also give them a dusting of powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

This is one of the easier deep fried recipes out there. Simply start with your favorite cookie dough batter, either homemade or store bought.  We used chocolate chip here, but it works for oreo or peanut butter dough too.

INGREDIENTS

Cookie Dough

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Batter and Frying

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Serving - optional

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• chocolate or caramel sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper/wax paper, and also line a plate with paper towel. Set both aside.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Mix in flour and chocolate chips until blended. 
3. Form into 1 ½ inch balls and place onto prepared baking sheet.
4. Freeze the balls for at least 15 minutes while you complete the remaining steps.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add milk and oil and whisk until smooth.
6. Add 2 inches of oil to a medium saucepan or deep fryer and heat to 375°F.
7. Please visit Deep Fried Cookie Dough for full instructions.