Filhos de Forma (Christmas Fried Cookies)

Filhos de Forma are traditional Portuguese Christmas cookies that are often enjoyed with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Filhos de Forma (Christmas Fried Cookies)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 50 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk. Mix well.
3. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
6. Remove the fried cookies from the oil and drain on paper towels.
7. Allow the cookies to rest for 30 minutes before serving.
8. Serve the Filhos de Forma warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.