Fattigman

Fattigman is a beloved crisp Norwegian cookie which is a favorite during the holidays.

This recipe belonged to my step-Dad, Leo, a Norwegian, born and raised in Winona, Minnesota. We made this together at Christmas-time.

Fattigman (futty-mun): “Poor Man’s Cookie”

Make these delicious cookies easily with a cast iron and stainless steel fattigman cutter.

Fattigman

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This is a crisp Norwegian cookie. This recipe belonged to my step-Dad, Leo, a Norwegian, born and raised in Winona, Minnesota. We made this together at Christmas-time.

• Author: Leo Glende
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 6 dozen
• Category: Cookies
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Norwegian

Ingredients

6 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup light cream

1 tablespoon melted butter

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

Confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

1. Beat together egg yolks and salt until thick and light. Beat in light cream, sugar and butter.
2. Sift together flour and nutmeg. Add to egg yolk mixture with lemon rind. Mix well, then chill for 1 hour.
3. Roll out 1/4 of the dough at a time, keeping the remaining dough chilled. Roll 1/16 inch thick. Using a fattigman cutter or a knife, cut in 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut diagonally at 4-inch intervals. Make a 1-inch slit lengthwise in center of each piece. Slip one end through the slit.
4. Fry a few at a time in deep fat (350 degrees F) for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
5. Remove from fat with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
6. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
7. Store in an airtight container.