Cinnamon Fritters

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar and cinnamon in shallow bowl.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine 3/4 cup water, butter and salt in heavy medium saucepan.
4. 4
   Stir over medium heat until butter melts.
5. 5
   Increase heat and bring to boil.
6. 6
   Add flour all at once and stir with wooden spoon to blend.
7. 7
   Stir over medium heat until dough forms a ball in center of pan, about 1 minute.
8. 8
   Transfer dough to bowl.
9. 9
   Using electric mixer, beat dough until slightly cool, about 15 seconds.
10. 10
    Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
11. 11
    Heat vegetable oil in heavy large deep saucepan to 370F.
12. 12
    Working in batches, carefully drop mounded 1/2 teaspoonfuls of dough into hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch.
13. 13
    Using slotted spoon, transfer fritters to paper towels and drain 20 seconds.
14. 14
    Immediately roll fritters in cinnamon sugar.
15. 15
    Serve fritters hot; or cool up to 3 hours and serve fritters at room temperature.