Slice Cookies (Refrigerator Cookies)

Fast and very tasty, a sweet addition to any cup of cold milk. I got this recipe from a site called "Goldmine". You can even make in on one day and cut and bake the next. Sure to please cookie recipe...well ..except for the fact they are fattening. You may sub the cheese for low fat...

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• Filling

• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts

• Dough

• 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 1⁄2 cups self-rising flour

Directions

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