Snowballs

• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. flour
• 3 eggs
• 3 Tbsp. raisins
• 2 Tbsp. citron or dried fruit
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Fat or oil for deep frying

Directions:

Place water, salt, and margarine in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add flour. Stir until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well. Mix in fruit and vanilla. Heat fat or oil to 360-375 degrees. Drop balls of the dough into the fat and fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper, then roll warm balls in powdered sugar. Makes 2 dozen.

By Robin