Yeast Refrigerator Cookies

Directions

1. Sift flour and salt; cut in shortening until fat is about the appearance of cornmeal.
2. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
3. Mix cream with dissolved yeast and slightly beaten egg yolks and vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture and knead until smooth.
5. Place in refrigerator over night.
6. Divide into two parts.
7. Roll out on a board, cut into rectangles about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide, and fill with 1/2 teaspoon jelly mixed with nuts.
8. Fold into squares and press edges together with fork.
9. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in moderate oven (375f) for about 15 minutes.