1 1/2 c. shortening
3 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cottage cheese
5 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
Sm. amount of powdered sugar

Don't throw away that cottage cheese that is turning sour. It works great for these cookies.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well, adding tiny amounts of flour if needed to roll into small balls the size of small walnuts. Roll balls in powdered sugar. Bake on Pam-sprayed cookie sheets for 12 to 15 minutes. Yield: 5 to 6 dozen.