Chocolate Snow Balls

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups butter
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
• powdered sugar, sifted, to garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

2. 2

   Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating well.

3. 3

   Combine flour, cocoa, salt, and peanuts; gradually add to butter mixture until blended.

4. 4

   Portion dough by teaspoonfuls; roll into balls.

5. 5

   Place balls on ungreased baking sheets.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Roll warm cookies in sifted powered sugar.