Fried Norwegian Cookies

Ingredients

 * 2 	large eggs, at room temperature
 * 3 	tablespoons granulated sugar
 * 1/4 	cup butter, melted
 * 2 	tablespoons milk
 * 1 	teaspoon vanilla
 * 1 3/4-2 	cups all-purpose flour
 * vegetable oil
 * powdered sugar

Directions

 * Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl.
 * Beat in butter, milk and vanilla.
 * Gradually add 1 1/2 cups flour.
 * Beat at low speed.
 * Stir in remaining flour.
 * Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate.
 * Shape 1 portion dough at a time into 1-inch-thick square.
 * Place dough on lightly floured surface.
 * Roll out dough to 11-inch square.
 * Cut dough into 1 1/4-inch strips; cut strips diagonally at 2-inch intervals.
 * Cut 1 1/4-inch slit vertically down center of each strip.
 * Insert one end of strip through cut to form twist.
 * Heat oil in large saucepan to 365°F.
 * Place 12 cookies at a time in hot oil.
 * Fry about 1 1/2 minutes, turning cookies once with slotted spoon.
 * Drain on paper towels.
 * Dust cookies with powdered sugar.