- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
- COOKIE DOUGH:
- 6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 (1 ounce) squares 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
- In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Refrigerate until easy to handle. For dough, in a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in egg, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. 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 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.