Italian Holiday Cookies
["1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tsp. grated lemon peel", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1/2 tsp. salt", "4 eggs", "2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "oil (for deep-frying)", "1 c. honey", "candy sprinkles"]
["In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, lemon peel, vanilla and salt. Add eggs and 2 cups flour; mix well. Turn onto a floured surface and knead in remaining flour (dough will be soft). With a floured knife or scissors, cut into 20 pieces. With", "hands, roll each piece into pencil shapes. Cut \"pencils\" into 1/2-inch pieces. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350\u00b0. Fry pieces, a few at a time, for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place in a large bowl. Heat honey to boiling; pour over cookies and mix well. With a slotted spoon, spoon onto a serving platter and slowly mound into a tree shape if desired. Decorate with candy sprinkles. Cool completely. Yield: About 15 dozen."]
["sugar", "vanilla extract", "salt", "eggs", "flour", "oil", "honey", "sprinkles"]