Bite with Belkys: Christmas Bowtie Cookies

The Chef: Frank Randazzo
The Caterer: Creative Tastes Catering and Event Production
The Dish: Christmas Bowtie Cookies

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1 pinch of salt
1 1/2 tsp of baking powder
2 eggs
2 egg yolk
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
1 cup of powdered sugar
6 cups of canola oil

Method of Preparation:

-Start by placing flour in the center of your food prepping surface. Then, add a pinch of salt, baking powder, two eggs, two egg yolks and vanilla extract.

-Now, start working the dough until a solid mass with elasticity is formed.

-Next, divide the dough into smaller portions.

-Sprinkle some flour on your work surface and roll out the dough to 1/8 of an inch thick. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 3/4 inch wide strips or about 3 inches long.

-Then, tie the strips into knots and fry in hot oil until its a nice golden brown.

-Lastly, drain the cookies over paper towels, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Serves: 3 dozen

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Creative Tastes Catering & Event Production
12229 SW 131 Ave
Miami, FL 33186
305-256-8399
www.creativetastes.com

Talula Restaurant & Bar
210 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-672-0778
www.talulaonline.com