Fattigmann
Fattigmann may sound like a funny name, but these Norwegian Christmas cookies are really good! Sweet and delicious, these cookies are some of the best Christmas cookies around.
Preparation Time8 hr
Cooking Time2 min
Ingredients
- 10 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cup sifted all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- lard for frying
Instructions
- Beat egg yolks, egg whites, sugar and brandy until very thick.
- Add cream slowly, stirring well.
- Sift flour and cardamom together; add about 1/2 cup at a time to egg mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Wrap and chill overnight.
- Heat lard to 365-370 degrees F in a deep saucepan.
- Roll dough, a small portion at a time, 1/16 inch thick on a floured surface.
- 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.
- Deep fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
- Drain and cool.
- Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar. Store in tight covered containers. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.