These Chocolate Coconut Cookies are topped with fluffy coconut cream cheese and more shredded coconut. They are so quick and easy to make!
I'm a sucker for delicious cookies and these chocolate coconut cookies deliver great flavour in a big way. They are so tasty!
These Chocolate Coconut Cookies are a recipe I made for Food Fanatic years ago. I was their resident Chocolate Fanatic.
It just so happens I'm also a coconut fanatic. So, I decided to combine the two things.
Honestly, it's the perfect cookie. Chocolate cookies topped with a sweet, fluffy cream cheese frosting. It's pure chocolate and coconut heaven.
What I love about these cookies is how festive they are. There is just something about coconut this time of the year that just screams holidays.
Honestly, I think it's that the coconut looks so much like snow. So, naturally it puts you in the Christmas spirit.
We could all use a little more cheer this year. I find as the holiday gets closer people get crankier.
So, this is a little friendly reminder to be tolerant this time of the year. There are a lot of folks out there missing loved ones this year.
The next time you see someone who isn't happy remember this year has been trying for all of us.
They may have someone close to them who is sick or they've lost a loved one this year.
It's possible they may have someone they love in the military who are unable to come home for the holidays.
They could also be struggling financially and the holidays are causing them stress.
Be just a little nicer. It costs you nothing to be kind. Sprinkle kindness everywhere this year!!
Ingredient Notes:
- Flour - I used all purpose flour for this recipe.
- Baking Soda - This acts as a leavening and also makes the cookie soft and fluffy.
- Baking Powder - Using baking powder will help lift your cookies and give them balance.
- Salt - Adding salt enhances the flavour of the cookie. Only omit if you are a salt reduced diet.
- Sugar - I used both confectioners's sugar and granulated white sugar is this recipe. You could use brown sugar in place of the white granulated sugar if you prefer.
- Butter - Either salted or unsalted butter work in this recipe. Just be sure it's softened before baking the cookies.
- Chocolate - Typically, I use milk chocolate for most cookie recipes but I used dark chocolate for this one. You can substitute milk, semi-sweet or bittersweet if you like.
- Eggs - Use large eggs for this recipe. You also want them lightly beaten. I usually beat mine with a whisk or a fork.
- Cream Cheese - Personally, I'm a big Philly cream cheese girl but use whatever brand you like. Just make sure it's softened prior to making the cookies.
- Coconut - I used sweetened coconut flakes for these cookies. You can certainly use unsweetened if you like.
How to Make Chocolate Coconut Cookies:
For the Cookies:
- First, in a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Use a fork or whisk to stir it, then set it aside.
- Next, use a separate bowl to combine ¾ cups of the confectioners' sugar with the softened butter. Cream them together till smooth.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, or in the microwave, then add it to the large bowl containing the butter and sugar you creamed together previously.
- Now, add the beaten eggs and white granulated sugar to the large bowl and mix until well blended.
- Then, add the flour mixture to the large bowl gradually. Mix until it's well combined.
- Cover the cookie with plastic wrap ad refrigerate overnight. You can either leave it in the bowl and cover that, or pull all the cookie dough out of the bowl and wrap in plastic wrap on its own. Either option works.
- The next day, remove the dough from the fridge and set on the counter.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Then, line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set those aside.
- Unwrap the cookie dough and spoon it onto pan in 1 inch balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
- Place the cookie sheets in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. They are done when the cookies lose their wet appearance on top.
- Next, remove the cookies from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes or so. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling you can make the frosting.
For the Frosting:
- First, combine the cream cheese and the remaining ¼ cup of confectioners' sugar in a medium size bowl. Mix well.
- Then, add ½ of the coconut flakes. Mix well.
- Spread that coconut cream cheese mixture evenly over each cookie.
- Lastly, sprinkle remaining coconut over the cream cheese frosting and gently press down so it sticks well.
- Serve!
Can you use a stand mixer for cookies:
- Yes, you can use a stand mixer to make the cookie dough and also the cream cheese frosting for these cookies.
- Use a paddle attachment for the cookies and start off at low speed before increasing to medium speed. Do not over-mix.
- For the frosting recipe, I recommend using a whisk attachment if using a stand mixer. Again, start on low speed, then gradually increase to medium speed.
How to store cookies:
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing.
- You can store these chocolate coconut cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Do not store them at room temperature after frosting them as the frosting contains cream cheese.
- They can also be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for 2 to 3 months.
More Holiday Treats:
- Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Cookies
- Mendiant
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Wands
- S'mores CookiesÂ
- Microwave Pistachio Brittle
- White Chocolate Oreo Cookie Balls
- Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
- Coconut Filled Sandwich Cookies
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Chocolate Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar divided
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 6 ounces dark chocolate melted
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes divided
Instructions
For the Cookies:
- First, in a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Use a fork or whisk to mix it and then set it aside.
- Next, use a separate bowl to combine ¾ cups of the confectioners' sugar with the softened butter. Cream them together till smooth.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, or in the microwave, then add it to the large bowl containing the butter and sugar you creamed together previously.
- Now, add the beaten eggs and white granulated sugar to the large bowl and mix until well blended.
- Then, add the flour mixture to the large bowl gradually. Mix until it's well combined.
- Cover the cookie with plastic wrap ad refrigerate overnight. You can either leave it in the bowl and cover that, or pull all the cookie dough out of the bowl and wrap in plastic wrap on its own. Either option works.
- The next day, remove the dough from the fridge and set on the counter.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Then, line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set those aside.
- Unwrap the cookie dough and spoon it onto pan in 1 inch balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
- Place the cookie sheets in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. They are done when the cookies lose their wet appearance on top.
- Next, remove the cookies from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes or so. Then, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling you can make the frosting.
For the Frosting:
- First, combine the cream cheese and the remaining ¼ cup of confectioners' sugar in a medium size bowl. Mix well.
- Then, add ½ of the coconut flakes. Mix well.
- Spread that coconut cream cheese mixture evenly over each cookie.
- Lastly, sprinkle remaining coconut over the cream cheese frosting and gently press down so it sticks well.
- Serve!
Notes
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Emily @ Life on Food
Chocolate and coconut are two of my favorite things. These cookies look fabulous.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
oooooh jeaaaalous of you getting to be the chocolate fanatic!! These cookies look so fudgy and the coconut is the perfect addition!
Kim Beaulieu
It's so much fun. Any excuse to play with chocolate right.
Gail
This is coconut week for my daughter, I think I will make these today.
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
I'll admit I'm not a HUGE coconut fan. That being said, place it on top of chocolate cookies with cream cheese and I'm pretty sure I would devour a dozen. 🙂
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom
I'm a lover of chocolate and peanut butter and butter and coconut and homemade whipped cream and on and on the list goes! These look so pretty! You are so cute and cheery! I think passing out cookies like these would turn any grumpy persons day around!
Rachel Cooks
holy yum! loving that cream cheese frosting!
Christie
I really wish I could reach through the screen and grab one, OK three! Chocolate and coconut is my absolute favorite cookie combination.
Laura @MotherWouldKnow
What a fabulous combination chocolate and coconut make - then again, chocolate and almost anything is fabulous. But especially coconut. These are almost a coconut cheesecake on top of a chocolate cookie. Only "improvement" I'd make is to add a chocolate chip on top - just kidding, but ....
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds
Chocolate is my love language 😉 These cookies look seriously amazing, Kim!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
These cookies are just too inviting! I adore frosting and love the way everything looks piled on top!
claire @the realistic nutritionist
These are gorgeous!!
Cookin Canuck
Whenever my kids come across a particularly grumpy person in their lives (teacher, etc.), we talk about how that person could have some tough things in their life that's making them grumpy. A little compassion definitely goes a long way in this world, and I love that you're encouraging people to do good deeds.
As for these cookies, they are the perfect combination of chocolate and coconut, two of my favorites.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much. It is so true. When I took care of my dad for the year he had cancer we discovered an old album my dad had. He kept everything, notes, cards, you name it. We read letters my grandfather wrote to my dad during the war. My dad was in charge while he was away. My grandfather tortured my dad in these letters, blaming him for everything from an old dog dying to why the family had nothing. It was heart-wrenching to read them. But afterwards it was like I finally got my dad for the first time in my life, like really understood why he became who he was, and the man was grumpy like crazy. It was so eye opening. There's always a reason why people are the way they are, usually it comes from pain. I'm so grateful I finally got to break through all his walls, it was such a roller coaster ride but so worth it in the end. I now never judge a book by its cover. That experience changed my whole life. I'm so much more at ease in the world, grumpy people will not ruin my day, but I hope I make theirs a little brighter.
The Food Hunter
I love the combination of flavors
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
Chocolate and coconut go together so well all year 'round!! Can I talk about those mitten knives for a second? The cutest!!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
Yep...that's a great job! I'm thinking of coloring that coconut green and having these for St. Patrick's day!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer
I love chocolate and coconut together! I especially love the coconut flakes on top! I bet that gives it a great texture!
Heather | girlichef
I love all that snowy white coconut! I always seem to crave coconut desserts for Easter (well, those and lemon), so it's perfect timing that I'm reading this now.
Melissa from Hungry Food Love
I loooove anything with coconut and these look loaded. A winner in my books!
Ginny McMeans
I am a total chocolate and coconut lover too so thanks for this cookie recipe. Also, thanks for the reminder to be kind to others who are feeling a bit grumpy.
Lora @cakeduchess
I do think you're right that you never know what someone is going through. I do encourage my kids often to keep that in mind, especially when a teacher is not so nice that day. But I also do think that some people are just not that nice, period, and could use one of your festive cookies either way!! Love coconut cookies!!!