Apple Cider Doughnut Holes

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
• Oil for deep-fat frying

1. In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and, if desired, nutmeg.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until crumbly. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with cider.
3. In a large cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 350u0b0. Carefully drop batter by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until dark golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; cool 5 minutes. Toss in spiced sugar.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-cider-doughnut-holes/ (may not work)