Thursday, March 24, 2011

Mocha Nut Butterballs

No turkey involved here.  These are some easy to make morsels.  I may make a batch and have my coworkers do some product testing.  Or perhaps, I'll bring these along for the boy's birthday party. 

1 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. coffee granules
1/3 C unsweetened cocoa
1 2/3 C. all purpose flour
2 C. finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 C. powdered sugar

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla at medium speed until light and fluffy.  Add coffee, cocoa, and flour; beat until blended.  Add nuts and mix well.  Shape dough into 1 inch balls.  Arrange on baking sheets about 1/2 inch apart. 

Bake 15 minutes or until cookies crack slightly.   Cool cookies on a wire rack.  Roll cookies in powdered sugar.

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