Bow Knot Fried Cookies

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom
• or 1 teaspoon brandy
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cup flour
• powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Beat egg yolks until light. Add sugar and cream, beat well. Blend in cardamom or brandy. Add flour and mix well to make a smooth dough. Roll out to 1/16" thickness. Cut in strips about 1 1/2" wide. Cut diagonally at 4" intervals. Make 2" slit crosswise in centre and slip one end through slit, to make a "bow". Deep fry in hot deep fat (350 F) until delicately browned, about 1-1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.