Mexican Mocha Balls

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
powdered sugar

directions

Cream butter and add sugar; add vanilla extract; continue beating until blended.

Combine flour, cocoa, coffee, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Blend in nuts and cherries.

Chill dough for ease in handling. Shape into balls 1-inch in diameter; place on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes. Remove to wire racks; while warm, dust cookies with powdered sugar.