1 lb. shortening
1 lb. dry cottage cheese (smearcase or ricotta)
5 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix the flour and ingredients together. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove small portions of dough to roll out on a floured board to 1/4 thickness. Cut in 2 quarters or rounds and fill with nut filling. Bake at 350 degrees until the bottoms are light brown. After they are cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.