16 Egg yolks 1/2 c Sugar 2 ts Vanilla, brandy or cognac 1 c Whipping cream 1/2 ts Grated lemon rind 1/2 ts Ground cardamom 6 c Flour 2 lb Shortening for frying Beat the egg yolks until they are thick and lemon-colored. Add the sugar a little at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flavoring (vanilla, brandy or cognac). Beat cream until stiff, and fold in carefully. Add lemon rind and cardamom. Work in flour until dough is smooth. Chill. Roll out dough as thin as possible and cut into diamond shapes with knife or fluted pastry wheel. Make a slit in center of each diamond and pull the tip end of diamond through slit as far as it will go. Drop into hot shortening (350 F). Fry like doughnuts, but only until very lightly browned. They cook almost as fast as they are put into the hot shortening, so they must be turned and taken out quickly. Drain on paper and sprinkle with sugar. Makes about 10 dozen fattigmann.
Fattigman is a Norwegian Christmas cookie made with heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, butter, and with a hint of cardamom. Fattigman are light and addictive cookies which are deep fried a golden brown and sprinkled with powdered sugar. This recipe for Fattigman cookies makes lots and freezes amazingly. Traditionally made for Christmas, these cookies are great at any time of the year! @testedtriedandtastyfood
Making Norwegian Krumkaker Cookies
Krumkaker are a traditional Norwegian cookie especially popular at Christmas. You'll need a krumkake iron for these, but otherwise they're surprisingly easy to make, and you can fill them with cream, berries, and/or ice cream. Recipe: