Recipes

[FunkyHulaGirl]

Mocha Nut Butterballs

1 cup softened butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbs. instant coffee powder (if all you have are granules, crush them with a spoon)
1/4 cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts OR coconut

Combine butter, sugar, vanilla, coffee powder, cocoa, and salt.

Add the flour in 1/2 cup increments; stir in nuts.

Form the dough into 1" balls (you can form them around a small piece of milk chocolate, if you like), and place on an ungreased baking sheet, pressing down lightly.

Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes, until set.

Move to wire rack to cool completely.

When the cookies are completely cool, dip them in confectioners sugar to coat; let rest for several minutes, then store in a covered container.

Makes 3-4 dozen cookies.