Slice Cookies (Refrigerator Cookies)

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 13 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 12 cup chopped nuts
• 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 12 cups self-rising flour

1. Filling: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Stir in coconut and nuts; chill.
3. Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg, chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended.
5. Stir in flour, blending thoroughly.
6. Knead to form a smooth ball.
7. Shape into a rectangle; wrap in plastic wrap.
8. Chill for 30 minutes.
9. Roll dough, between 2 pieces of wax paper, into a 14 x 4 x 1/2-inch rectangle; remove the top piece of paper.
10. Shape cream cheese mixture into a 14-inch roll; place on the dough.
11. Roll dough around the filling; seal the edges.
12. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours.
13. Heat oven to 375F Spray cookie sheets with nonstick vegetable spray.
14. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices.
15. Place on prepared cookie sheets.
16. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately browned.
17. Cool for 1 minute.
18. Remove from cookie sheets; cool on a wire rack.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slice-cookies-refrigerator-cookies-375305 (may not work)