Fatigmann (Norwegian Christmas Cookies)

Description
This is a Crisp, Fried Cookie. Makes 4 Dozen. Takes 40 minutes, with 10 minutes Prep

Ingredients

 * 6 Egg yolks
 * 1/2 Teaspoon salt
 * 1/3 Cup light cream
 * 1 Tablespoon Melted butter
 * 1/3 Cup granulated sugar
 * 2 1/4 Cups flour
 * 1/2 Teaspoon Ground nutmeg
 * 1 Tablespoon Grated lemon rind
 * icing sugar

Directions

 * 1) Beat together egg yolks and salt until thick and light.
 * 2) Beat in cream, sugar and butter.
 * 3) Sift together flour and nutmug
 * 4) Add to egg yolk mixture with lemon rind.
 * 5) Mix well
 * 6) Chill for at least 1 hour.
 * 7) Divide dough into quarters; keep remaining dough cold as you work with each portion
 * 8) Roll each quarter 1/16inch thick
 * 9) Cut in 1-1/2 inch wide strips, and then diagonally into 4-inch sections
 * 10) Make a 1-inch slit, lengthwise, in the center of each strip, and slip one end through
 * 11) Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350F and fry, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes or until golden
 * 12) Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
 * 13) Sprinkle with icing sugar
 * 14) Store in an airtight container

contributed by

 * World Recipes Y-Group
 * By Evelyn/Athens
 * Submitted by Ckpenner77@hotmail.Com