Fattigmans Bakkelse (Norwegian Christmas Cookies)

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 teaspoons cognac
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 1/2 cups flour, plus additional flour for working
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Beat egg yolks, sugar and salt in a large bowl until thickened.

2. 2

   Beat in cognac & heavy cream.

3. 3

   Stir in flour & cardamom until dough forms. Knead dough on floured work surface. Cover & chill 4-8 hours.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees. Roll dough out on floured work surface. Do this a little at a time and VERY thinly.

5. 5

   Cut dough into strips, then into diamonds 2x4".

6. 6

   Cut vertical slit in middle of each diamond and "thread" one end through slit.

7. 7

   Fry cookies a few at a time. Flip as they rise to surface and cook until golden and lightly puffed.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels & let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & serve.