Looks like a nice recipe. Sopapillas should puff up, there should be
air in the middle. Cook them until they are the color of donuts. My
mother cooked these when I was a child and I have made a lot of them
over the years. They are meant to be a dessert but I have cooked them
for breakfast. I sprinkle them with a little powdered sugar and I serve
them with honey. Never heard them called a cookie before. They are
more of a pastry.

Becca


recipeman wrote:

> SOPAIPILLAS MEXICAN FRIED COOKIE
>
> 4 cups flour
> 2 tsp. baking powder
> 2 tsp. salt
> 2 tsp. shortening
> 1-1/4 cups water
>
> Sift together dry ingredients. Add shortening and water and
> knead until smooth. Put into plastic bag and let stand for 2
> hours. Roll very thin and cut into small triangles.
>
> Fry in deep fat heated to 375 degrees until golden brown. Turn
> once. Drain on paper towels and serve with honey or sprinkle
> with cinnamon sugar. Makes 12 servings.