1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. instant coffee powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
Confectioners' sugar

Cream butter with sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, cocoa, coffee powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Blend in nuts and cherries. Chill dough. Shape into balls 1" in diameter and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove to wire rack. While warm, dust cookies with confectioners' sugar.