1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. instant coffee
1 tbsp. water
1 c. finely chopped nuts
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt

1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Dissolve coffee in 1 tablespoon water; stir into creamed mixture with vanilla.

2. Sift flour, cocoa and salt into butter mixture, beat until smooth. Blend in nuts.

3. Shape dough to 1 inch balls - place on greased pan.

4. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar. Makes 4 dozen.