Desert: Chocolate Coconut Slices

Ingredients:

1.  6 T. butter softened

2.  1 C. confectioners sugar

3.  1 egg 

4.  2 squares unsweetened chocolate melted and cooled

5.  3 t. vanilla extract

6.  1 1/2 C. all purpose flour

7.  1/2 t. baking soda

For filling:

1.  1/3 C. cream cheese softened

2.  1 t. vanilla extract

3.  1 C. flaked coconut

4.  1/2 C. finely chopped pecans

Method:

1.  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 1 hour. 

2.  In another bowl, combine cream cheese and vanilla.  Stir in coconut and nuts until blended.  Refrigerate 1 hour.

3.  Shape dough into an 8 x 6 rectangle.  Shape filling into an 8 1/2" log; place on dough.  Wrap dough around filling, sealing the seam.  Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.

4.  Cut into 1/4" slices.  Place 2" apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets.  Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until set.  Remove to wire racks.