Mocha Pecan Balls

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Title: Mocha Pecan Balls
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 70 servings

1 c Unsalted butter; softened
1/2 c Sugar
2 ts Vanilla
1 tb Instant espresso powder
1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa
3/4 ts Salt
1 3/4 c Flour
2 c Pecans; finely chopped
Confectioners sugar

In mixer or food processor, cream butter with sugar until light and
fluffy. Add vanilla, espresso, cocoa and salt. Combine well. Add flour
until just combined. Add nuts. Chill dough covered for 2 hours or
overnight.

Preheat oven to 375 deg. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and arrange on
cookie sheets about an inch apart. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until just firm.
Cool for 5 minutes on sheets. Toss in batches in a bowl of confectioners
sugar. Cookies freeze well. Source: Gourmet, Dec.93

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