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Ingredients
- 10 x Egg yolks
- 2 x Egg whites
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 1/4 c. Brandy
- 1 c. Heavy cream
- 5 c. Sifted all purpose flour
- 2 tsp Grnd cardamom Lard for frying
Directions
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- Fattigmann (A Traditional Norwegian Christmas Favorite)
- 1. Beat egg yolks, egg whites, sugar and brandy till very thick. Add in cream slowly, stirring well.
- 2. Sift flour and cardamom together; add in about 1/2 c. at a time to egg mix, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Wrap and refrigerateovernight.
- 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 possibly 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 min, or possibly till golden, turning once. Drain and cold.
- 7. Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar. Store in tight covered containers.
- Makes about 6 dozen cookies.
- /COOKIES
- Chill DOUGH OVERNIGHT
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 79g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 283 | |
| Calories from Fat 37 | 13% |
| Total Fat 4.21g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.39g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 64mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 52.52g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 12.64g | 8% |
| Protein 5.59g | 9% |
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