German Chocolate Cheesecake Squares

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.

Add sugar, salt, egg, butter and 1 cup of the flour.

Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.

Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.

Punch dough down. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 15×10×1 inch baking pan.

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Gradually add cocoa and sugar.

Beat until fluffy.

Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Add vanilla. Pour into crust. Bake at 350℉ (180℃). for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Cool. In a saucepan, combine first four topping ingredients.

Cook over Low heat until thick, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat, stir in vanilla, coconut and nuts.

Spread over cooled cake. Chill at least 1 hour. Store in refrigerator.