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