Deep Fried Cookie Dough Bites

INGREDIENTS

Cookie Dough

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

Batter

• 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

Deep Frying

• 3 cups vegetable oil

Serving (optional)

• chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce
• powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

Cookie Dough

1. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment or wax paper, and a plate with paper towels.
2. In a medium bowl, cream butter with sugar, egg and vanilla. Mix in flour and chocolate chips until blended. 
3. Scoop into 1 ½ inch (4 cm) balls and place onto prepared baking sheet.
4. Freeze the balls for 15-30 minutes while you make the batter.

Batter

1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
2. Add milk and oil and whisk until smooth.

Deep Frying

1. Add 2 inches of oil to a medium saucepan or deep fryer and heat to 375°F (191°C).
2. Dip four cookie balls into batter and gently drop into hot oil. Fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden and remove to prepared plate. Repeat for remaining balls in batches of 2-3.
3. Drizzle with optional topping and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

NOTES

• You can substitute storebought cookie dough for this recipe, but still freeze for 15-30 minutes before coating.
• You can make the batter from pancake mix instead of homemade if you wish. Follow the instructions on the package.