You know those days when your coffee needs dessert and your dessert needs a vacation? Enter: Coffee and Coconut Cream Cookies.
They bring caffeine, tropical flair, and a soft cookie hug all in one bite—basically a spa day for your mouth.
This recipe balances rich espresso flavor with creamy coconut, minus the dairy and the guilt. You’re welcome, digestive system.
They’re vegan, indulgent, and perfect for pretending you’re in Bali while hiding from your inbox.
So, if your taste buds crave drama, sass, and just a hint of island escape—these cookies will not disappoint.
Bake them. Eat them. Don’t share.
Coffee and Coconut Cream Cookies
Soft espresso-infused cookies filled with fluffy coconut cream that tastes like a tropical latte decided to wear cookie couture. 100% vegan deliciousness.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk
For the Coconut Cream Filling:
- ½ cup full-fat coconut cream chilled, thick part only
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking tray like a domestic goddess.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. Look productive.
- In another bowl, cream vegan butter with brown and white sugar until it looks fluffy and you want to taste-test.
- Add coffee, vanilla, and plant milk. Stir like it’s your job.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet until a dough forms and smells like joy.
- Scoop dough into 1-tablespoon balls and flatten slightly on your baking tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Let them cool unless you’re into molten cookie burns.
- Whip chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a tiny salt pinch until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon coconut filling onto half the cookies. Sandwich with the rest.
- Admire your creation, take five photos, and immediately eat three.
Notes
🧬 Nutritional Values (Per Sandwich Cookie)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Calcium: 2%
- Folate: 3%
- Vitamin E: 2%
💡 Tips to Elevate the Flavor
- Chill the coconut cream overnight for the fluffiest texture.
- Sprinkle a little espresso powder into the cream for an extra kick.
- Add toasted coconut flakes to the filling for crunch and smugness.
- Let cookies sit 10 minutes before eating so the cream settles like a queen on her throne.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, if they survive.
