3/4 c. of soft butter
1/3 c. confectioners' sugar
1 c. flour
1/2 c. instant cocoa
2/3 c. roasted almonds (diced)

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix on lowest speed of mixer or by hand until dough forms. Chill until firm enough to handle. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Roll dough into 1 inch balls.

Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until firm. Cool 2 minutes. While warm, dip tops in additional sugar. Cool on racks. Dip tops in sugar again. Yields 2 dozen.