Fattigmands Bakkelser

Step 1: In large mixer bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar until very thick and lemon colored

Step 2: Stir in cream, cognac, cardamom and lemon peel.

Step 3: Mix in enough flour to make stiff dough.

Step 4: Cover; chill at least 3 hours.

Step 5: Heat fat or oil (2 inches) to 375°.

Step 6: Divide dough in half.

Step 7: Roll each half thin, 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick, on well-floured board.

Step 8: With pastry wheel or knife, cut dough into 4×2-inch diamonds. Make 1-inch horizontal slit in center of each; draw a long point of diamond through s!it and curl back in opposite direction.

Step 9: Fry in hot fat about 15 seconds on each side or until light brown. Drain.

Step 10: Store in airtight container.

Step 11: Just before serving, sprinkle confectioners’ sugar on cookies.