Cherry Mocha Balls

1 C butter softened

4 t vanilla

¼ C unsweetened cocoa

½ t salt

2/3 C chopped red candied cherries

½ C sugar

2 C flour

1 T instant coffee

1 C finely chopped nuts

Confectioner's sugar

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 nuts 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 and dust with confectioner's sugar. Yield about 6 dozen cookies.