Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           butter -- softened
     1/2  cup           sugar
   4      teaspoons     vanilla extract
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
     1/4  cup           unsweetened cocoa
   1      tablespoon    instant coffee granules
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           finely chopped pecans
     2/3  cup           chopped red candied cherries
                        confectioner's sugar

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually add sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, cocoa, coffee, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in pecans and cherries. Chill dough for ease of handling if necessary. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool on wire racks. Dust with confectioner's suga