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Mountain Cookies

I've been baking these uniquely delicious cookies for over a decade, with my children especially enjoying the creamy coconut center. These cookies are always a crowd-pleaser, often prompting requests for the recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • Butter softened
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Filling
  • Cream cheese softened
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pecans finely chopped
  • Sweetened shredded coconut
  • Topping
  • Semisweet chocolate chips
  • Butter
  • Water
  • Confectioners' sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and blend. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  • Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and position them approximately 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Create a deep indentation in the center of each dough ball with your thumb or a spoon. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges start to lightly brown. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For the filling, beat together the softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, flour, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the filling into each cookie’s indentation.
  • For the topping, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter with water, stirring until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and stir until the mixture reaches a drizzle-like consistency. Drizzle over the filled cookies to finish.
Keyword Mountain Cookies