1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa powder
1 tsp. instant coffee powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
Fine granulated sugar

Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, cocoa, coffee and salt. Gradually beat flour mixture into creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts and cherries. Chill dough 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on greased baking sheets and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool on rack. While still warm but not hot, dust with fine granulated sugar. Makes 7 dozen.