Spice Balls

These are very easy and quick to make. To make them even faster, you can make the dough the night before, cover and store in refrigerator overnight. That way in the morning all you have to do is heat your oil, cook and serve. Look like small puffed doughnut holes. I like them tossed in a plastic bag with cinnamon and sugar.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ½ teaspoon ground mace
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 1 cup sugar
• ⅓ cup sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, mace and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Create a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in milk, canola oil and egg. Thoroughly stir into the mixture.

Step 3

In batches, drop the mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4

In a resealable plastic bag, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. While still warm, place balls a few at a time into the bag, and toss to coat.