1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. instant coffee crystals
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
Extra - fine granulated sugar

Cream first 3 ingredients. Stir flour with cocoa, coffee and salt. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and cherries. Chill 1 hour. Form into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool on rack. While warm but not hot, dust with extra - fine sugar. Makes 84.