Delicious Norwegian Fancy cookies
These Norwegian Fancy Cookies (*Hjortebakelse*) are a cozy, festive treat perfect for chilly days. With a rich, cardamom-infused dough, they fry up crisp and golden on the outside while staying soft and light on the inside. Dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish, they’re a perfect snack to enjoy with family or friends during the colder months.
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 165kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1/2 Tsp Ground cardamom
- 1/4 Tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 Cups All-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar
- 2 Qts Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil (shortening can also be used)
Instructions
The Dough
- Add Sugar and Softened butter to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk together for about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs and continue whisking until light.
- Add the Cream of Tartar, Cardamom, and Salt to mixing bowl. Whisk until combined fully.
- Add the flour 1 cup at a time and mix using wooden spoon until you have a stiff smooth dough.
- Chill for about an hour in the refrigerator or until it is firm.
Frying
- Using 2 tablespoons at a time, shape dough into 5 inch long sticks.
- Shape them into knots, or make circles and slash the edges.
- Heat your oil to 375°f in a cast iron skillet or dutch oven.
- Place cookies in dutch oven. Fry the cookies until they are golden brown, then flip and cook the other sides to the same.
- Remove them from the hot oil using a pair of tongs or fish spatula and place on a cooling rack with paper towels on it to soak up the excess oil.
- Dust with the powdered sugar and serve when cooled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g
