Cocoa Balls (Kakaove Dulkove Kolacky)

From The Czechoslovak Cookbook

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 batch of cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 2  tablespoons  cocoa
• 5  tablespoons sugar
• 5  tablespoons  lard
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄3 cup  jam

Directions

1. Mix together all ingredients except jam into a smooth dough.
2. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
3. With the handle of a wooden spoon make an indentation in the center of each.
4. Bake in a preheated 275 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Fill centers with jam.