BUTTERMILK BERRY FRITTERS

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Your family's mouths will start watering when they dream about the crispy outside and soft inside of these fantastic fritters. They're definitely worth waking up for!-Janice Moore, East Palatka, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.