Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup milk (more if needed)
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted (1 stick)

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening with a long-tined fork. Add the milk and stir until the dough sticks together.
  • Divide the dough into ten ball-shaped portions.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together melted butter, cocoa powder, and sugar until it forms a paste.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a large skillet and place over medium-high heat to preheat while you assemble pies.
  • On a floured surface, roll or pat each dough ball into a 6-inch circle. Place 2 tablespoons of chocolate filling in the center of each. Dip fingertips in water and run around the outside edges of the crust. Fold over and crimp with a fork to seal.
  • After oil has heated for at least five minutes, reduce heat to medium. Carefully add a few pies at a time to hot oil and cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and brown on the other.
  • Remove to paper towel-lined plates and repeat until all pies are cooked. Cool slightly before serving and add a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.