South of the Border Doughnuts

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

Ingredients:
2/3 c. sugar, divided
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided (or more as needed)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. milk
Vegetable oil for frying

Directions:
In a shallow pan, combine 1/3 c. sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and remaining sugar until creamy.  Add eggs and vanilla, blending well.  Mix in 1 c. flour, the baking powder and salt; mix well and blend in milk.  Add remaining flour and mix to make a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes or until dough is smooth, kneading in more flour if dough is too sticky to handle.

With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, flouring the surface and the rolling pin lightly, if the dough sticks.  Cut dough with a 2 inch round cookie cutter.

In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil over medium heat, until hot but not burning or smoking (about 350 degrees).

Fry six 2-inch rounds at a time, turning often with tongs, until puffy and golden, 1 1/2-2 minutes.

Drain on paper towels and toss in coating mix while still hot.

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