Ingredients

2 large eggs

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon anisette liqueur

• 3 tablespoons liquid nondairy creamer
• 1 1/2 tablespoons aniseed, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted margarine, cut into pieces

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup anisette liqueur
• 1 tablespoon (about) water

• Fresh mint sprigs

For the compote:

• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons aniseed, chopped
• 6 ounces dried apricots
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon anisette liqueur

• 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 1-pint baskets strawberries, halved
• 6 kiwi fruit, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or 3 cups green grapes

Description

Also Called Bimuelos, These Are A Typical Sephardic Hanukkah Dessert. The Oil In Which They Are Deep-fried Commemorates The Time During The...

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