Fattigmans Bakkelse (Norwegian Christmas Cookies) - cooking recipe

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
Preparation
    Beat egg yolks, sugar and salt in a large bowl until thickened.
    Beat in cognac & heavy cream.
    Stir in flour & cardamom until dough forms. Knead dough on floured work surface. Cover & chill 4-8 hours.
    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.
    Cut dough into strips, then into diamonds 2x4\".
    Cut vertical slit in middle of each diamond and \"thread\" one end through slit.
    Fry cookies a few at a time. Flip as they rise to surface and cook until golden and lightly puffed.
    Drain on paper towels & let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & serve.

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