Danish Kleiner

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Appears in Cook's Country October/November 2011

With the proper shaping technique, you don't need a special cookie cutter to form these elaborate cookies.

SERVES Makes about 5 dozen cookies

TIME 1½ hours, plus 1 hour chilling

Danish Kleiner

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This recipe submission to our America's Lost Recipe contest is a nod to Scandinavia. These cardamom-scented cookies are deep-fried, not baked, and dusted with confectioners’ sugar for a hint of sweetness. 

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