Chocolate Coconut Slices Recipe

By barbaran

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 36 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Shape dough into an 8-1/2-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Shape coconut mixture into an 8-1/2-in. log; place on dough. Wrap dough around filling, sealing the seam. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.
Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 3 dozen.