Ingredients
2 stick softened unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. instant espresso powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. finely chopped pecans
Confectioners’ sugar, for coating
Preparation
Step 1In a large bowl, mix the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt until thoroughly blended. Stir in the pecans. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.Step 2Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 cookie sheets. Working in batches, roll the dough into tablespoon-size balls, and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake in the upper and lower thirds of the oven for 15 minutes, until the tops are dry and the cookies are slightly firm to the touch. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely; roll in confectioners’ sugar to coat.
