Corn oil also would work and doesn’t have that bitter after taste, But I agree Crisco or Lard are definitely the best choices on taste for deep frying, especially sweets.

I think puff pastry would work just fine! But definitely not phyllo (filo) dough… there’s no resemblance between that and anything like this.

I was just thinking about cutting them into sticks too. Only I was thinking less about the waste (which is a very good point), and more about just being easier to eat (food getting on my face when I bite into it is “a thing” for me). Also, better portion size for folks who have a smaller appetite. Either way, these ARE going on my perpetual party menu list, and I can’t wait!

I like it ; i will do it

Amen Jodi. I don’t go to vegan sites and ask how I can throw some dead animal in the recipe. If you like the recipe idea, fine. Go back to your niche food world if you feel the need to strip it down to your dietary needs. If you only eat 100% healthy food, then respect the desires of the people eating “unhealthy” food by not trolling their sites trying to adapt their preferred food to your liking.