Recipe - Fattigmann (Norwegian Christmas Cookies)

10 Egg yolks
2 Egg whites
Three fourths cup Sugar
One fourth cup Brandy
1 cup Heavy cream
5 cup Sifted all purpose flour
2 teaspoon Ground cardamom
Lard for frying

From: LAURA@server1.fasis.yorku.ca ("Laura J. Smith")

Subject: Scandanavian Christmas Cookies Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 23:00:00
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Fattigmann (A Traditional Norwegian Christmas Favorite)

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 One half cup 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 confectioners' sugar. Store in tight covered
containers. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

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