🍪 Golden Fried Butter Cookies

Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2–3 tablespoons milk, as needed
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
Make the dough:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Add the wet ingredients:
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add the dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Adjust the dough:
If the dough feels too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it becomes soft and easy to roll. Don’t overmix.
Roll and shape:
Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Cut into round or heart-shaped cookies using cookie cutters.
Heat the oil:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to approximately 350°F (175°C).
Fry:
Carefully fry the cookies in small batches for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until beautifully golden brown.
Drain and cool:
Transfer the cookies to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Let them cool slightly before serving.