CHERRY MOCHA BALLS
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe before my wedding (six children ago!). I've made mocha balls nearly every Christmas since then. Because they freeze so well, I bake some early and put them away to call on as last-minute holiday treats. -Jeana Crowell, Whitewater, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, coffee granules and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans and cherries. If necessary, cover and refrigerate dough until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool completely on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.
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Ch Ali Raza
[email protected]These cherry mocha balls are amazing! I love the way the chocolate and coffee flavors complement each other. I'll definitely be making these again.
Aasha Thakuri
[email protected]These cherry mocha balls are the perfect treat for a party or a potluck. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
bhai Nouman
[email protected]I love these cherry mocha balls! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love the combination of chocolate, coffee, and cherry.
Liyah Torres
[email protected]These cherry mocha balls are delicious! They're the perfect combination of chocolate, coffee, and cherry. I love the way the flavors all come together. I'll definitely be making these again.
Brallan Portillo
[email protected]These cherry mocha balls are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the way the chocolate and coffee flavors complement each other. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
Patience Maya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I still enjoyed these cherry mocha balls. The coffee and cherry flavors are really strong, and they balance out the sweetness of the chocolate. I'll definitely be making these again.
Donyetta Thrower
[email protected]These cherry mocha balls are a great way to use up leftover cherries. I love the combination of chocolate, coffee, and cherry. They're the perfect treat for a party or a potluck.
BlialG BlialG
[email protected]I was looking for a quick and easy dessert to make for my family, and these cherry mocha balls fit the bill perfectly. They were so easy to make, and they were a huge hit with everyone. I'll definitely be making them again.
Qasim Mailk
[email protected]These cherry mocha balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate and coffee flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cherries add a nice tartness. I'll definitely be making these again.
Cassie Cox
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I still loved these cherry mocha balls. The chocolate and cherry flavors are so rich and decadent. I could definitely see myself making these again for a special occasion.
Kizito Handhala
[email protected]These cherry mocha balls were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate, coffee, and cherry. I'll definitely be making these again.