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Smalls or Beggarmen Cookies (Klenater, Klejner) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup sweet cream
½ cup butter, melted
1 tsp. baking powder
Grated rind of ½ lemon
1 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
½ tsp. powdered cardamom (optional)
3 ½ cups flour, approximately
Directions:
Directions:
Beat eggs and yolks with sugar, salt, cream, butter, baking powder, lemon rind, and flavoring. Gradually add flour. Knead for one or two minutes and let dough rest for ½ hour in cool place. Roll out to ¼ inch thickness. Cut in strips 1 inch by 4 inches. Cut a 2 inch split lengthwise in center of each piece. Pull one end of strip through slit to form a half knot. Fry in oil at 375 degrees for about 3 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with vanilla sugar.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Gourmet Club: Scandinavian Dinner, December 12, 1975.

I remember that Bestemor, your Great Grandma Carlson, made these delicious cookies at Christmas.

 

 

 

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