Fattigmand Bakkelse(Poor Man'S Cookies, Norwegian)

• 6 eggs
• 6 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• pinch of salt
• cardamom to taste
• 1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract
• 6 Tbsp. cream
• 5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil for frying
• confectioners sugar

1. Beat eggs; add sugar, salt, vanilla or almond extract, cardamom and cream.
2. Stir in flour, a cup at a time.
3. Dough should be stiff. Chill.
4. Transfer a small amount of dough to a lightly floured surface.
5. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut in 2 x 3-inch diamond shapes.
6. Make a lengthwise slit about 3/4 inch in the center of each diamond; gently pull one end of the diamond through the slit as far as possible.
7. Do not tear the dough.
8. Drop a few cookies at a time into deep, hot oil (more than 1 1/2 inches).
9. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 1 minute.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. When ready to serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

eggs, sugar, salt, cardamom, vanilla, cream, allpurpose, vegetable oil, confectioners sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=610711 (may not work)