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Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Flaked sweetened coconut, for pressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until well mixed.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in the oats and sweetened coconut.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing on medium speed. Incorporate heavy cream (or milk), vanilla, and salt, then beat on high speed until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie. Press sweetened coconut flakes onto the filling's edges until coated.
Notes
Ensure not to overbake the cookies for the perfect chewy texture.
The filling can also be flavored with additional coconut extract for more coconut flavor.
Storing the cream pies in an airtight container will keep them fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg