Danish "Klejner" Fried Twists

Bergy's Note:

These cookies are a staple in Denmark. I can remember at all the Ladies Auxilliary Bazaars these cookies were always there -in the coffee shop, for sale with other baked goods etc. Simple but very good

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 48 twists

• 4 egg yolks
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1⁄3; cup sugar
• 1 2⁄3; cups sifted flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Beat egg Yolks until light.
2. Add cream & sugar, beat well.
3. Add flour, salt& cinnamon.
4. mix.
5. Roll out small amount of dough to less than 1/8" thickness.
6. Cut into 1x3" strips, cut the edges diagonally.
7. Make a lengthwise slit in the middle of the strip and pull one end through.
8. Fry in 350F deep oil for 2 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.
9. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.