Baby Elephant Ears

Name: Baby Elephant Ears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 80 fried wedges, 4-7 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 10 flour, shells (8 inch); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; oil (for frying)

Submitted by Maelef

"These are my version of the carnival favorite Elephant Ears. They are smaller and easier for kids to handle and the butter makes the coating stick better. My family calls them "Puppy Ears""

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 80 fried wedges
Serves:: 4-7

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
10 flour, shells (8 inch)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
oil (for frying)

directions

Heat oil either in skillet or deep fryer to 375.
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a covered plastic bowl and set aside.
Cut soft taco size shells into 8 equal wedges.
Fry a few at a time on both sides till desired doneness.
Drain briefly on paper towels.
Lightly brush both sides with butter.
Stack in bowl with sugar mixture, cover, and shake gently several times. Remove from bowl and stack on a serving plate.