Cocoa Kiss Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 2/3 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup finely chopped pecans
9 oz package chocolate kisses, unwrapped
powdered sugar to dust
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla with mixer in a large bowl. Gradually add in flour and cocoa until well blended. Add nuts and beat on low until mixed. Chill for several hours.
Preheat oven to 375*F.
Wrap one tablespoon of dough around each chocolate kiss, covering completely and forming a ball. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove from pan with a wide spatula to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar.
Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies