Chocolate Coconut Slices

Chocolate Coconut Slices

6 T. butter softened
1 C. confectioners sugar
1 egg
2 squares unsweetened chocolate melted and cooled
3 t. vanilla extract
1 1/2 C. all purpose flour
1/2 t. baking soda

Filling:
1/3 C. cream cheese softened
1 t. vanilla extract
1 C. flaked coconut
1/2 C. finely chopped pecans

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.

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

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.

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