Mutzenmandeln

50 cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
ounceMargarine
ounceSugar
1Peel of a Lemon, grated
3Eggs
ounceCornstarch
11ouncesFlour
2ouncesAlmounds, ground
1teaspoonBaking Powder
1tablespoonRum
Powdered Sugar
Oil for deep fry

Directions

1. Cream the margarine, sugar and lemonpeel until foamy. 2. Add the eggs, one at a time. 3. Mix the flour, cornstarch and baking powder together; add

the almonds and the rum and add to margarine mix; stirring good.

4. Let the dough rest, for 1 hour in the refridgerator. 5. With two teaspoons form little dumpling like cookies. 6. Heat oil to 180 C and fry the cookies until golden, about 3 minutes a batch. 7. Dry on a paper towel and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Translated by Brigitte Sealing