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Mocha Nut Balls
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
confectioners' sugar
Directions:
1. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, cocoa and coffee granules; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Stir in pecans.
5. Roll into 1 inch balls (I use a 1-inch cookie scoop).
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 325 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until firm.
8. Cool on pans for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
9. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar.
By RecipeOfHealth.com