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Break the eggs and whisk.
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Put eggs through a strainer to make sure they are mixed properly.
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Add sugar to eggs and mix immediately to prevent sugar from burning eggs.
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Bring butter to room temperature.
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Flake butter into the flour.
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Split vanilla beans and scrape out the seeds and add them to the sugar/egg mixture.
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Put mixture into a mixer and mix (using dough hook) and slowly add the flour.
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Let dough rest in a cool dry place.
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9
Roll out the dough into small quantities.
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Cut dough into 1/2-inch strips and cut 1/2-inch pieces from the strips.
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Place the 1/2-inch squares onto a baking pan.
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Put vegetable oil into a large pot and bring to 350 degrees.
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Fry small quantities of the dough squares in the oil and when golden brown, place onto a baking pan lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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When all dough is fried, let cool to room temperature.
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In a saucepan, heat the honey (not to a boil) and add small quantities of the fried dough to the pan.
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Stir lightly with a large slotted spoon.
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Remove from saucepan and place onto a serving plate and sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
