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Italian Bowknot Cookies
Photo: Molly Mears

Italian Bowknot Cookies

9 ingredients 1 hr + 30 min 4 dozen openrecipes
Italian Bowknot Cookies

"Great unusual fried cookies--the original name is 'Cenci alla Fiorentina.' It came from my Italian cousins. I used these for a bake sale once and ran out before I even got started!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

867
Calories
20g
Protein
32g
Fat
125g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup honey (optional)

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