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Chin-Chin

A West African snack made with flour, egg and milk, cooked in a pan. Finish with confectioners' sugar.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 48 · Medium

Makes
48
cookies

Ingredients

Time
Prep 45 min · Cook 20 min · 65 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in medium bowl. Stir in egg and milk until mixture is crumbly.

  2. 2

    With hands, work in butter until well blended. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  3. 3

    In heavy skillet over medium heat, heat 1 inch of oil to 365 degrees F. On lightly floured board with floured rolling pin, roll out half of dough to 1/16 inch thickness.

  4. 4

    With pastry cutter or sharp knife, cut dough into 3 x 2 inch diamonds. Make a slit in center of each diamond and pull an end through the slit.

  5. 5

    Repeat with remaining dough until gone. Fry a few pieces at a time in hot oil until golden; drain on paper towels; cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

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