German Chocolate Cheesecake Squares

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt, egg, butter and 1 cup of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
3. Punch dough down. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add cocoa and sugar. Beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Pour into crust. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown; cool.
4. In a saucepan, combine first four topping ingredients; cook over low heat until thick, about 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut and nuts. Spread over cooled cake. Chill at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/german-chocolate-cheesecake-squares/ (may not work)