Mocha Nut Butter Balls

I found it! Thought you might love it as much as we do. It is buttery and rich with chocolate, coffee and nuts.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 101 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 2 cups finely chopped pecans
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Stir together the flour, cocoa, coffee crystals and salt; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in the dry ingredients just until blended. Stir in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets and roll in confectioners' sugar while still warm. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.