Chocolate Mocha Balls

These are so yummy, I changed a recipe that I found in a magazine, and this is what I came up with. They have a wonderful chocolate center with a hint of coffee flavor. -Sarah

1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 t. vanilla
1 3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 T. instant coffee granules
6 oz. mini chocolate chips
powdered sugar

• Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla.
• Combine dry ingredients, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Roll into balls and bake at 325 degrees for about 15 minutes.
• Roll in powdered sugar, once while warm and again when cooled.