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| Mocha Cherry Balls 1 cup of Crisco 1/2 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla 2 cups of sifted flour 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon of instant coffee crystals 3/4 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of finely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup of chopped maraschino cherries |
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In mixing bowl, cream together the Crisco, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, coffee crystals, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually beat dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and cherries. Chill dough for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls, using 2 teaspoons dough for each. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325ºF. for 20 minutes. Cool on rack. Makes 60 cookies |