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Coconut Espresso Whoopie Pies

June 17, 2011 By Jocelyn - 16 Comments

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A few random things that I “learned” this week…

*I can’t unplug my iphone while it is doing an update.
It won’t work and I had to restore it to factory mode
and then do a recovery because
I freaked when nothing was on it.
(thank goodness for that recovery mode)

*The Blueberry Pomegranate Chocolate Chunk
ice cream that I found at our local Kroger was
AMAZING!!! and it was light too!!!
(I just wish there were more choc chunks:-)

*I can’t drive and think about recipes that I want to make/redo.
It resulted in driving right past the road I needed to turn on…
and I only realized it when I was 5 roads past the right one.

*I tried putting teal and avocado/lime green
as a color combo in my outfit…
it totally rocked out my color world. Love it!!

*The mocha coconut drink at Starbucks never gets old.
I splurged just a little and got one again yesterday…
lowfat of course.

*Coconut Espresso Whoopie pies need to be a staple in
every household. They are amazing!

And where do you think I got
the inspiration for these bad boys???

It’s all those moconut drinks I have consumed
from the ‘bucks.

Coconut Espresso Whoopie Pies

1 chocolate cake mix
1/3 c. water
3 tbsp. oil
2 eggs
3 tbsp. dark chocolate cocoa powder
3 tbsp. instant coffee
1 c. chopped espresso cups (i found these in the candy aisle at the $ tree)

Preheat oven to 350* Place eggs, water, and oil in mixing bowl. Add cake mix, cocoa powder, and instant coffee and beat for 1 minute on low and 2 minutes on medium. Stir in chopped espresso cups. Drop by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool on pan for 1-2 minutes, then remove to a sheet of wax paper on the counter. While cooling, toast 1/2 c. shredded coconut for your garnish. Every couple minutes stir the coconut because it will go from brown to black very quickly. Fill 2 cookies with coconut butter cream and roll the edges in the toasted coconut. Melt some chocolate chips and drizzle on to of each whoopie pie. Let set and then enjoy!

Coconut Butter Cream

1 c. butter
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. coconut extract
4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. shredded coconut

Beat butter until creamy. Add the salt, water, and extract and cream again. Slowly add the powdered sugar until all is incorporated. Stir in the shredded coconut.

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah @ Sugar Bananas! says

    June 17, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Aghghg! You’re killin’ me! These sound great. I’ve yet to try Starbuck’s drink but I will soon. Your pictures are great, too. Thanks for sharing this yummy treat. Random – I made a buttercream subbing coconut oil for the butter and also added some coconut milk. Mmmmm! I’ve never used the extract. Is it strong/weak?

    Love this!!!! I can’t wait to make them.

    Reply
  2. Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk says

    June 17, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Yuhhhmo! Looks delishhhh! Send some my way — my birthday is Monday 😉

    Reply
  3. Madigan at madiganmade says

    June 17, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Oh, I love teal and green together!

    And thanks for yet another drool-worthy coconut post! (I think!)

    Reply
  4. Screaming Sardine says

    June 17, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Oh my! This is definitely a must try!!

    Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

    Reply
  5. Rachel says

    June 17, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Those look fabulous! So yummy….I just need to adapt them to be gluten free and it should be go!

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  6. The Miller Five says

    June 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Eh…coconut and expresso. You know how much I love those. 😉 Peanut butter and chocolate is where it’s at. The ice cream sounds delish! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  7. grace says

    June 17, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Remember how we used to say Troy and you were so alike? Well, just last night, we were heading to my sister’s house for some cake and he drove right past it. He played it off like he was planning to back into their driveway as he was reversing down the road. LOL!

    Reply
  8. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    June 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I knew this was you before I even clicked on the link. OH MY…since it’s Father’s Day I think I have to make these right?

    Reply
  9. Rolled Up Pretty and Cut Off Thoughts says

    June 17, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Okay this look amazing… oh my gosh! I can’t wait to try this…. Thanks for sharing the awesomeness! K well found ya from Chic on a Shoestring Decor. Super cute blog!
    Savannah

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  10. Jenn says

    June 18, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    These have officially just been put on the top of my “to make” list. Your picture is truly mouthwatering. I love every last detail. Toasted coconut and a drizzle of chocolate on top! I just love your blog and I am your newest follower, come check out mine if you are interested! eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com

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  11. Jenny says

    June 18, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Sweet Geeeezus, these look fantastic!! Thank you for posting this. On my “to do” list, for sure!

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  12. Lulu Lane Designs says

    June 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Yumm-o! These look amazing! I had to Pin it so I can remember to make these!!!

    Reply
  13. Chef in Training says

    June 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Oh my goodness! YUM! these loos so good! I found your blog through a link party and LOVE it! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  14. Dana says

    June 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    These look sooo good! It’s funny that you were inspired by the Mocha Coconut Frap’s because that is the exact reason I clicked on the recipe! It reminded me of my fav drink 🙂

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  15. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    July 19, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Seriously, yummo! Will have to try these. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Hubby Made Me. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at TheDedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-6.html Wishing you a grand rest of the week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  16. Britni@Hubby Made Me says

    July 21, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Phew, my husband is not here while I’m looking at this! I’d be adding these to his list of requests if he was! Thanks so much for coming to party with me! 🙂

    Reply

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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen. Read More…

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