Instructions: In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually add sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, cocoa, coffee and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in pecans and cherries. Chill dough for ease of handling if necessary. Shape into 1- in. balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool on wire racks. Dust with confectioners sugar.

Yield: about 6 dozen.

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