FATTIGMANS BAKKELSER(NORWEGIAN FRIED COOKIES)

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Norwegian deep fried cookies with a slight spicy flavor. I substitute cinnamon instead of the cardamom.

Provided by Taylor in Belgium

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h1m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 egg yolks
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon cognac or 1 tablespoon other brandy
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
2 -2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In mixer bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar for about 10 minutes or until very thick and lemon colored.
  • Stir in cream, cognac, cardamom and lemon peel.
  • Mix in enough flour to make a stiff dough, cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees.
  • Divide dough in half and roll very thin 1/8 to 1/16 thick on well floured board.
  • Cut dough into 4x2 inch diamonds, cut slit about 1 inch in center and draw long point of diamond through slit and curl back in opposite direction.
  • Fry in deep fryer about 15 seconds on each side or until light brown.
  • Drain and store in airtight container.
  • Before serving sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • *Selfrising flour can be used in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.1, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.1

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