Breakfast Fritters

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup super-fine cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Mix 2 Tbsp. of the sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.
2. Place eggs, cornmeal, coconut, remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar and the baking powder in medium bowl; mix with hands until mixture is well blended and forms soft dough.
3. Shape 1/4-cup portions of dough into 2-inch rounds with moistened hands.
4. Poke hole in center of each with end of wooden spoon or finger.
5. Heat oil in deep skillet on medium-high heat.
6. Add the fritters, one at a time, to hot oil.
7. Fry 3 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning over once.
8. Remove from oil with slotted spoon.
9. Immediately add to sugar mixture; turn over to evenly coat both sides.
10. Serve warm.