Norwegian Fancy Sticks (Hjortebakelse)

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• hot fat for frying
• powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together; add the eggs and beat until light. Blend in the cream of tartar and cardamom. Add flour to make a stiff, smooth dough. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Using 2 tablespoons of the dough at a time, shape the dough into strands about 5 inches long. Shape into knots.

Heat the fat to 375 degrees. Fry the cookies until golden, turning once. Drain. Dust with powdered sugar.