Danish Smalls Klejner Recipe

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Danish Smalls Klejner
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Directions:

  1. In the work bowl of the food processor with the steel blade in place, or in a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  2. Slice the butter and add to the dry ingredients.
  3. Process or blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add 5 tablespoons of cream, egg, and cardamom (leave out cardamom if you wish) and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Add more cream if necessary to moisten the dough.
  6. Chill 30 minutes.
  7. On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into strips about 1 1/4 inches wide.
  8. Cut the strips diagonally into diamonds about 3 1/2 inches long.
  9. Make a lengthwise slash through the center of each with the point of a knife.
  10. Pull one end of the piece through the slash to form a half-knot.
  11. Heat fat (vegetable oil, lard, or shortening) to 375 F.
  12. Drop knots into the fat and cook until golden on both sides, turning once or twice.
  13. Remove from fat and drain on paper toweling.
  14. Dust with powdered sugar.
  15. Store in an airtight tin in a cool place Makes about 60 cookies.
  16. The Great Scandinavian Baking Book.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1095.23 Kcal (4586 kJ)
Calories from fat 582.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.68g 100%
Cholesterol 260.37mg 87%
Sodium 57.08mg 2%
Potassium 335.22mg 7%
Total Carbs 112.05g 37%
Sugars 14.7g 59%
Dietary Fiber 3.78g 15%
Protein 16.75g 34%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 125.8mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 419.23 Kcal (1755 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.76g 100%
Cholesterol 99.66mg 87%
Sodium 21.85mg 2%
Potassium 128.31mg 7%
Total Carbs 42.89g 37%
Sugars 5.63g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 15%
Protein 6.41g 34%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 0.7mg 10%
Calcium 48.2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.5
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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