SANTA FE MOCHA CHERRY BALLS

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I'm not a maraschino cherry lover, but these Mocha Balls sound so festive that I have to give them a try during the holidays. Prep time does not include refrigeration time of 1-2 hours for the dough.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 18-24 balls

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped nuts (your choice)
1/2 cup maraschino cherry (drained and chopped)
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl. In separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa, instant coffee and salt. Gradually pour in dry ingredients with sugar/butter mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries and shape into large ball. Chill for 1-2 hours before forming 1" balls and baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Form into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cookies are light brown.
  • Dust with powdered sugar while cookies are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.6, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 302.9, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6, Protein 2.9

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