Fatigmann Norwegian Cookies

This is a crisp, fried cookie.

Beat together egg yolks and salt until thick and light.

Beat in light cream , sugar and butter.

Sift together flour and nutmeg.

Add to egg yolk mixture with lemon rind.

Mix well , then chill 1 hour.

Roll out 1 / 4 of the dough at a time , keeping the remaining dough chilled.

Roll 1 / 16 inch thick.

Cut in 1 1 / 2-inch wide strips.

Cut diagonally at 4-inch intervals.

Make 1 inch slit lengthwise in center of each piece.

Slip one end through the slit.

Fry a few at a time in deep fat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.

Remove from fat with a slotted spoon.

Drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with icing sugar.

Store in an airtight container.

egg yolks, salt, light cream, butter, granulated sugar, flour, ground nutmeg, lemon rind, icing sugar