Fattigmans Bakkelse (Norwegian Christmas Cookies) |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Wonderful fried treat, great for spending family time in the kitchen, as several helping hands are better than just yours. Ingredients:
6 egg yolks |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 -3 teaspoons cognac |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
2 1/2 cups flour, plus additional flour for working |
1 teaspoon cardamom |
vegetable oil (for frying) |
powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Beat egg yolks, sugar and salt in a large bowl until thickened.
2. Beat in cognac & heavy cream.
3. Stir in flour & cardamom until dough forms. Knead dough on floured work surface. Cover & chill 4-8 hours.
4. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees. Roll dough out on floured work surface. Do this a little at a time and VERY thinly.
5. Cut dough into strips, then into diamonds 2x4 .
6. Cut vertical slit in middle of each diamond and thread one end through slit.
7. Fry cookies a few at a time. Flip as they rise to surface and cook until golden and lightly puffed.
8. Drain on paper towels & let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & serve.
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