</a><p>Cookie fries</a> are the ultimate mashup of two of the best junk foods, and we've figured out a way to make them at home. Created by The Cookie Joint</a> and popularized at the Texas State Fair</a>, these crinkle-cut cookies are the next food trend anyone with a sweet tooth needs to try. The original cookie fries are baked, but we've taken them a step further by deep-frying them, because it makes them that much better. </p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Related:<br>These Cookie Fries Look So Tasty, You'll Want to Order a Dozen ASAP</a><br>The Most Memorable Way to Fix Brownies, According to Sarah Michelle Gellar</a><br>McDonald's Chocolate Fries: Just Weird Enough to Be Wonderful</a></p><br /></i></a> From Patrick Phelps, POPSUGAR Food</p> Deep-Fried Cookie Fries Ingredients<p>1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour<br /><br />2 tablespoons semolina flour<br /><br />1 teaspoon salt<br /><br />2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened<br /><br />2 eggs<br /><br />1 cup powdered sugar<br /><br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br /><br />2 tablespoons sprinkles<br /><br />Oil for frying</p><br /><p><b>For the raspberry ketchup</b>:<br /><br />6 ounces raspberries<br /><br />1 tablespoon water<br /><br />1/4 cup raspberry jam</p><br /><p><b>Special equipment</b>:<br /><br />Crinkle cutter</a></p><br /> Directions<ol><br /><li>To make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</li><br /><li>In a bowl, mix together flour, semolina flour, and salt until incorporated. Use a fork to cut the butter into the mixture, like you would a shortbread cookie until it's mixed in.</li><br /><li>In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and powdered sugar until it gets light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until incorporated. Slowly mix in the flour mixture until a sticky dough forms. Add sprinkles and continue mixing.</li><br /><li>Roll the dough out and use a crinkle cutter to cut french fries out of the dough. Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 3 minutes to cool slightly.</li><br /><li>Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy-bottomed stockpot to 350ºF. Fry cookies until the outside is just turning golden brown. Remove from the oil and let drain on a paper
