Mutzen (cookies)

20 cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
ounceButter
ounceSugar
1Lemon Peel,ground
1pinchSalt
2Eggs
2tablespoonsRum
ounceCornstarch
9ouncesFlour
1teaspoonBaking Powder
Oil for frying
Powdered Sugar

Directions

1 .Melt the butter; mix with sugar and ground lemon peel, salt and eggs until very foamy. 2. Mix flour with cornstarch and baking powder and add mix, stirring after each addition; untill it is a smooth dough. 3. Let the dough rest for ½ hour. 4. Roll out dough about 1 cm thick;cut into any shapes you like. 5. Heat the oil in deep fryer and fry the cookies until golden brown. 6. Dry on paper towels and ,while still warm, sprinkle sugar. Translated By Brigitte Sealing Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120