Fattigmann (Poor Man's Cookies)

• 4 eggs, separated (save yolks and two whites)
• 4 Tbsp melted butter
• 6 Tbsp cream
• 6 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp whiskey or Akevitt
• 2 1/2 cups flour (approximately)
• 1 tsp vanilla or cardamom
• oil (for frying)
• powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Beat egg whites. Add yolks, butter and sugar.
2. Add cream, flavoring and stir in flour.
3. Roll out thinly, cut into diamond shape.
4. Cut slit in one point and pull end through the slit.
5. Fry in hot oil (about 375 to 400°F).
6. Roll in powdered sugar.