Good-Cooking - Almond Cream Confections

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1 3/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar