Italian Holiday Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
oil (for deep-frying)
1 c. honey
candy sprinkles

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, lemon peel, vanilla and salt. Add eggs and 2 cups flour; mix well. Turn onto a floured surface and knead in remaining flour (dough will be soft). With a floured knife or scissors, cut into 20 pieces. With
hands, roll each piece into pencil shapes. Cut \"pencils\" into 1/2-inch pieces. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350\u00b0. Fry pieces, a few at a time, for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place in a large bowl. Heat honey to boiling; pour over cookies and mix well. With a slotted spoon, spoon onto a serving platter and slowly mound into a tree shape if desired. Decorate with candy sprinkles. Cool completely. Yield: About 15 dozen.