Mountain Cookies II

A delicious butter cookie with a creamy coconut filling.

• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

To Make Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup butter, 1 cup confectioner's sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Step 3

Shape into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges just start to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 5

To Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, 1 cup confectioner's sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a mixing bowl. Add pecans and coconut; mix well.

Step 6

Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the filling into each cookie.

Step 7

To Make Topping: Heat chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine and water in a small saucepan until melted. Stir in 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar. Drizzle over cookies.