Mountain Cookies

• COOKIE DOUGH
• butter, softened↗1 cup
• confectioners' sugar↗1 cup
• vanilla extract↗2 teaspoons
• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• FILLING
• (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened↗1 ounce
• confectioners' sugar↗1 cup
• all-purpose flour↗2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• finely chopped pecans1⁄2 cup
• flaked coconut↗1⁄2 cup
• TOPPING
• semi-sweet chocolate chips↗1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons butter↗2
• tablespoons water↗2
• cup confectioners' sugar↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla.

2. 2

   Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

3. 3

   Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4. 4

   Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.

5. 5

   Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just start to brown.

6. 6

   Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

7. 7

   For the filling, in a large mixing beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla.

8. 8

   Add pecans and coconut; mix well.

9. 9

   Spoon 1/2 teaspoon into each cookie.

10. 10

    For topping, heat chocolate chips, butter and water in a small saucepan until melted.

11. 11

    Stir in sugar.

12. 12

    Drizzle over cookies.