Fattigmann (a traditional norwegian christmas

6 Dozen

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
10 Egg yolks
2 Egg whites
¾ cup Of sugar
¼ cup Brandy
1 cup Heavy cream
5 cups Sifted all purpose flour
2 teaspoons Ground cardamom
Lard for frying

Directions

1) Beat egg yolks, egg whites, sugar and brandy until very thick. Add cream slowly, stirring well.

2) Sift flour and cardamom together; add about ½ C at a time to egg mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Wrap and chill overnight.

3) Heat lard to 365 to 370 degrees in a deep sauce pan.

4) Roll dough, a small portion at a time, 1/16 inch thick on a floured surface.

5) Using a floured knife or pastry wheel, cut into diamond shapes, 5" x 2"; make a lengthwise slit in the centre of each diamond. Pull the tip of one end through each slit and tuck back under itself.

6) Deep fry 1 to to minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.

Drain and cool.

7) Sprinkle cookies with c onfectioners' sugar. Store in tight covered containers.

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