FATTIGMAN (NORWEGIAN COOKIES)

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These are traditionally made at Christmas at Grandma's house. Fattigman (pronounced futty mun) means poor man. They are my very favorite Norwegian treat!

Provided by Aurora McBee

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 egg yolks
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c cream
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1/3 c sugar
2 1/4 c flour
1/4 tsp cardamom
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Beat egg yolks and salt until thick and light in color. Add in cream, sugar and butter. Mix well.
  • 2. Add flour and cardamom to egg mixture. Mix well. Chill one hour.
  • 3. Roll out 1/4 of the dough at a time, keeping the rest of the dough in the refrigerator. Roll a 1/16 inch thick rectangle. Using a fattigman cutter or a pastry cutter cut in 1 1/2-inch wide strips then cut diagonally at 4-inch intervals (making diamonds). Cut a 1 inch slit lengthwise in center of each piece. Slip one end of the diamond through the cut and pull through gently.
  • 4. Fry a few at a time in hot oil (350*) for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Dwight Littlewolf
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Moiz Bashir
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I'm not a huge fan of anise, but I was pleasantly surprised by these cookies. The anise flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cookie.


Jade Aub
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids. The end result is a delicious and festive treat.


Lotha04 Akter
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of crispy and chewy, and the anise flavor is just right.


Srabon Raj
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Destruktor
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I love the crispy texture and the sweet, buttery flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.


Drnorman blonco
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Beth Shaw
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I wasn't sure what to expect from these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're crispy, flavorful, and have a unique texture that I really enjoyed.


Payton Sanchez
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


mide ninja
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I'm not a huge fan of anise, so I was hesitant to try these cookies. But I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cookie.


Ztele Ztele
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These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The end result was a crispy, flavorful cookie that I'll definitely be making again.


Smellie Mageza
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're the perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.


Sumon Vai
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These cookies are a delicious and easy treat! I love the crispy texture and the sweet, buttery flavor.