Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and coconut with these chewy chocolate chip coconut sandwich cookies. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Add chocolate and coconut: Fold in chocolate chips and shredded coconut.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
- Make filling: Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and coconut extract. Spread filling on cookies and assemble into sandwiches.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roll the edges of the filled cookies in shredded coconut or mini chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
