CHOCOLATE COCONUT SLICES

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"I search all year long for new recipes to try and give away to friends and family, and I make hundreds of cookies each year. These cookies taste just like a Mounds bar." -Linda Kappelt, Linesville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 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 8-1/2x6-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 and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm., Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Namrata Pariyar
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Overall, I thought these slices were pretty good. I would make them again, but I would make a few changes.


Leleao Ram
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These slices are a bit dry. I think I'll add some extra butter next time.


Santosh Sapkota
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These slices are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll cut the sugar in half next time.


ashlie mcdermott
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really liked these slices. The chocolate flavor is really strong.


Sissy Curry
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These slices are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


David Reyes
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These slices are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. I love that I can have one or two without feeling guilty.


N i c o
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I love the texture of these slices. The coconut adds a nice chewiness.


Hamza Waleed
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These slices are so rich and decadent. I can't resist them!


Dawood Tariq413
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These slices are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate and coconut flavors are perfectly balanced.


Lizeth L
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I love how easy these slices are to make. I can always whip up a batch when I'm craving something sweet.


Husen Ali
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These slices are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Talia Branch
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I made these slices for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Ugly BOI
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These slices are so delicious and decadent. The chocolate and coconut flavors are perfectly balanced.


Faye Ziyanda
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I've made these slices several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of chocolate and coconut.


Solaiman Miya
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These chocolate-coconut slices were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.