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Fattigmand

As known as Fattigmann, Fattigmandbakkelse, Futtiman, Fattigmanskakor and Poor Men these are crispy delicate deep-fried cookies. A Fattigmand cutter may be used to cut these out but a knife or pastry wheel works just as well.

type: rolled
make: 4 dozen

3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon brandy or vanilla
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
vegetable oil for deep-frying
powdered sugar

In a large bowl, beat eggs, whipping cream, and brandy or vanilla until blended.
Beat in sugar.
Gradually add flour, making a stiff dough.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough, 1/16" thick.
Cut dough into 4" x 2" diamonds.
Cut a slit, lengthwise, in center of each diamond.
Pull one end through the slit to make a "twist" or "bow" out of the dough.
Heat oil to 375F in a deep pan.
Fry twists about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towel s.
When cool, dust with powdered sugar.

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Bill from Tallahassee, FL
I've been making Fattigmand for three years.  The recipe I use contains cardamom instead of vanilla.  Great cookie.  Time consuming and labor intensive but worth the effort.