Coconut Chocolate Slices Recipe

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  • 24
  • 30 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • COOKIE DOUGH:
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Refrigerate until easy to handle.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.

Roll dough between waxed paper into a 14-in. x 4-1/2-in. rectangle. Remove top piece of waxed paper. Shape coconut filling into a 14-in. roll; place on dough, 1 in. from a long side. Roll dough around filling and seal edges. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
Yield: about 4 dozen.