Snacks & baking
Fattigmann (fried Christmas cookies)
Fins losanges de pâte à la crème, parfumés au cognac et frits dans la graisse chaude. Biscuits croustillants et dorés, traditionnels des fêtes de Noël en Norvège.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Spices & seasoning
Nutrition facts
486 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 10.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 50.9 g
- of which sugars
- 9.4 g
- Fat
- 24.8 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Mix the flour, sugar, cardamom and salt in a bowl.
- Add the egg yolk, cream and cognac, then knead until you get a soft, smooth dough.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes in the fridge, covered.
- Roll the dough very thin on a floured surface and cut diamonds about 8 cm long, making a slit in the centre of each.
- Heat the frying oil to 180 °C and fry the diamonds for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until golden.
- Drain them on paper towels and dust with icing sugar before serving.
Variations and tips
Without cognac. Replace the cognac with 1 tablespoon of orange blossom water or orange juice.
Using what you have. If you don't have a deep fryer, use a deep saucepan with a cooking thermometer.
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Original Ecomely recipe.