DANISH "KLEJNER" FRIED TWISTS

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Danish

These cookies are a staple in Denmark. I can remember at all the Ladies Auxilliary Bazaars these cookies were always there -in the coffee shop, for sale with other baked goods etc. Simple but very good

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 48 twists

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 egg yolks
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 2/3-1 2/3 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat egg Yolks until light.
  • Add cream & sugar, beat well.
  • Add flour, salt& cinnamon.
  • mix.
  • Roll out small amount of dough to less than 1/8" thickness.
  • Cut into 1x3" strips, cut the edges diagonally.
  • Make a lengthwise slit in the middle of the strip and pull one end through.
  • Fry in 350F deep oil for 2 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.
  • Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

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