1 c. shortening
1 c. butter
3 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. (16 oz.) cottage cheese (sm. curd)
5 1/2 c. flour
1 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. walnuts (optional)

Cream shortening, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Then add cottage cheese. In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients. Add together slowly. Mix well and roll into 2 inch balls, covered, in powdered sugar. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.