Chocolate-Coconut Slices

Ingredients

Filling

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Dough

• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

Instructions

Filling

1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts; chill.

Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg, chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended.
3. Stir in flour, blending thoroughly. Knead to form a smooth ball.
4. Shape into a rectangle; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. Roll dough, between 2 pieces of wax paper, into a 14 x 4 x 1/2 inch rectangle; remove the top piece of paper. Shape cream cheese mixture into a 14 inch roll; place on the dough. Roll dough around the filling; seal the edges.
6. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours.
7. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick vegetable spray.
8. Cut dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place on prepared cookie sheets.
9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately browned.
10. Cool for 1 minute.
11. Remove from cookie sheets; cool on a wire rack.