Deep-fried Wonton Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped prunes, , or substitute chopped dried apples
• 1 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 24 wonton skins
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix prunes, apricots, brown sugar, coconut and almonds together to make filling.

2. 2

   Place about 2 tsp filling on centre of each wonton skin; moisten edges with water.

3. 3

   Fold each skin in half to form a triangle; press edges firmly to seal.

4. 4

   Cover to prevent drying.

5. 5

   Heat oil (1 to 1-1/2 inches) to 360F degrees.

6. 6

   Fry 3 to 4 wontons at a time, about 1 minute on each side, turning occasionally, until golden brown; drain.