Created by Fizzybrat on September 12, 2017
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.