Cherry Mocha Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/3 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tbsp. instant coffee granules
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 2/3 cup chopped red candied cherries
• Confectioners' sugar

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter.
2. Gradually add sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
3. Stir together flour, cocoa, coffee and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4. Mix well.
5. Stir in pecans and cherries.
6. Chill dough for ease of handling if necessary.
7. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes or until cookies are set.
9. Cool on wire racks.
10. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, unsweetened cocoa, coffee granules, salt, pecans, red candied cherries, confectioners

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3012 (may not work)