Santa Fe Mocha Cherry Balls |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Dust with powdered sugar while cookies are hot.
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