Mocha Nut Balls

prep time:
20 min
total time:
35 min
Makes 4-1/2 dozen
cherylcheryl zoesch

ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Confectioners’ sugar

directions

  • 1

    In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and coffee granules; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

  • 2

    Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until firm. Cool on pans for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Roll warm cookies in confectioners’ sugar.

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