1 1/2 c. shortening or 3 cubes butter, at room temperature
3 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
1 pt. sm. curd cottage cheese
5 1/2 c. flour
1 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix ingredients in order given. Chill dough overnight. Drop by teaspoons into powdered sugar and roll. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Nuts, coconut, etc. may be added.