Coconut Almond Logs

This is from the 1976 "The Cookie Jar" from the Culinary Arts Institute. The Coconut Almond Logs on the glass plate there. This looks pretty easy, too. Yum!

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup silvered blanched almonds, chopped
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted (To toast coconut, spread coconut in a shallow pan and put into a 350F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted; stir several times.

Beat cream cheese with vanilla extract until creamy.  Add confectioners' sugar gradually, beating until blended.  Stir in oats, 1/2 cup coconut, and almonds.  Shape mixture into 2-inch logs.  Roll logs in toasted coconut to coat.  Chill until firm.  Store in refrigerator.
About 3 dozen.

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