About 8 dozen
A Scandinavian Christmas cookie that is deep-fried. It makes a large batch that keeps for months in the freezer.
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter OR hard margarine, softened
3 tbsp. brandy (or use 1-1/2 tsps brandy flavoring + water)
1/2 tsp cardamom
2-1/2 cups flour
Fat for deep-frying
Icing (confectioners’) sugar for dusting
In small bowl, beat cream until stiff; set aside.
In large mixing bowl,using same beaters, beat eggs & yolks until frothy. Add sugar; beat well. Beat in butter or margarine. Add brandy, cardamom & whipping cream; stir.
Add flour; stir. Let batter stand in refrigerator overnight. Next day, roll thinly. Cut into 2” X 5” diamond shapes. Cut slit in cnter. Pull 1 end through slit or leave flat.
Deep-fry a few at a time in hot 375ºF; Drain on paper towel. These are sweet enough to serve plain. Dust with icing sugar, if desired.
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