holiday crunch

Whether it’s your company’s annual office party or just some fun with family and friends, it can never hurt to try something new and make a splash at your next shindig. Here’s a new kicker that will be sure to raise some eyebrows!

Chocolate Chip Wontons
1 package wonton wrappers
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (approx.)
1 cup brown sugar (approx.)
3 cups canola oil

Lay the wontons on a flat, lightly floured surface and put one teaspoon of brown sugar in the middle with a few (3-4) chocolate chips on top. (It’s important not to use too much because if the sugar spills out of the wonton while cooking, it will burn in the pot of oil.) When the batch has the filling portioned and placed, dab your fingertip with water and coat the top left corner of the wonton. Take the opposite (dry) corner and fold it over, joining the wet corner and the dry corner to form a pocket with the filling inside. Next, take both (folded) corners and fold them so that they touch, dabbing them with water so they stick. Repeat this process in batches.

Heat 2 cups of canola oil in a small pot. Test the temperature of the hot oil by putting a small piece of wonton in the oil. If it cooks and becomes golden brown in about 10-20 seconds, the oil is hot enough. Then put two wontons in at a time, and submerge for about 10-20 seconds or until they are golden brown. Take the wontons out and place them on paper bags to soak up the excess oil. Before the wontons cool down, sprinkle with sugar. Let dry and enjoy!