Croquignoles are the fried cookies of Quebec’s Christmas baking, rolled out, cut into twists or diamonds, and fried until golden before being tumbled in sugar. They share a family tree with French bugnes and beignets, and every grand-maman had her own recipe for the festive tins.
What makes them great is that wonderful crackle: crisp and crunchy on the outside, faintly tender within, with a delicate hint of vanilla and nutmeg. They keep beautifully in a tin, which made them perfect holiday gifts — though they rarely survive long enough to be given away.

