Yield: 72 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter -- softened |
| ½ cup | Sugar |
| 4 teaspoons | Vanilla extract |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| ¼ cup | Unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 1 tablespoon | Instant coffee -- granules |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 cup | Pecans -- finely chopped |
| ⅔ cup | Candied cherries -- red |
| Chopped | |
| Confectioner's sugar |
In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually add sugar and banilla; beat until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, cocoa, coffee and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in pecans and cherries. Chill dough for ease of handling if necessary. Shape into 1 in. balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 deg. for 15 min. or until cookies are set. Cool on wire racks. Dust with confectione's Yield: about 6 doz.
Recipe By : Country Woman