Once I got the memory of these cookies in my head I thought it would
be easy enough to google up a recipe-- but I haven't had any luck.

30 or so years ago I had some cookies that were a shortbread type
cookie- and happened to be shaped like little 'S's.
The texture was along the line of a Russian Teacake. I think there
were finely chopped walnuts or pecans--- they were dusted with sugar..

The cook was an elderly woman of some eastern-european descent. I
can't remember her name for the life of me.

I asked about the cookies & she said lamb fat was the 'secret'
ingredient.

Does this ring any bells with anyone?

Jim