Danish Diamonds Recipe

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Danish Diamonds
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Directions:

  1. Combine unsalted butter (or lard) and 1 cup sugar in large bowl, using wooden spoon, stir mixture until well combined.
  2. Whisk eggs and whipping cream in small bowl to blend.
  3. Gradually mix egg mixture into butter mixture.
  4. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, ground cardamom and ground nutmeg into medium bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until soft dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Wrap each dough piece tightly in plastic; flatten each into disk. Refrigerate dough pieces overnight.
  6. Roll out 1 dough piece on floured work surface to thickness of scant 1/4 inch.
  7. Cut dough into 2-inch-wide strips.
  8. Cut strips crosswise and diagonally at 3-inch intervals to form diamond shapes. Cut 1 1/2-inch-long lengthwise slit in center of each diamond. Gently push one end of one pastry corner through slit and gently pull end back toward its original position.
  9. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  10. Repeat with remaining diamonds.
  11. Gather scraps, reroll and cut out additional diamonds.
  12. Cover and refrigerate diamonds while rolling and shaping remaining dough disks.
  13. Pour vegetable oil into heavy deep skillet to depth of 2 inches. Heat to 350°F
  14. Add 5 cookies to oil and fry until puffed and golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 3 minutes.
  15. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and drain. Repeat frying of remaining cookies in batches.
  16. Fill large plate with powdered sugar. Roll cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
  17. (Cookies can be made 1 week ahead. Store between sheets of waxed paper in air-tight containers at room temperature.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 791.68 Kcal (3315 kJ)
Calories from fat 268 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.78g 46%
Cholesterol 192.09mg 64%
Sodium 639.03mg 27%
Potassium 434.55mg 9%
Total Carbs 115.18g 38%
Sugars 29.44g 118%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 14%
Protein 15.71g 31%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 157.5mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.09 Kcal (1558 kJ)
Calories from fat 125.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 46%
Cholesterol 90.28mg 64%
Sodium 300.35mg 27%
Potassium 204.24mg 9%
Total Carbs 54.13g 38%
Sugars 13.84g 118%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 14%
Protein 7.38g 31%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 74mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.6
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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