Coconut Cream Sandwich Cookies: Homemade Coconut Oreos

Move over, classic Oreos—there’s a new sheriff in town, and it’s packing tropical flavor. Enter Coconut Cream Sandwich Cookies, aka Homemade Coconut Oreos, your new obsession for vanilla cookies squared away with creamy coconut filling. Imagine biting into two crisp, golden discs that sandwich a sweet, coconut-packed center. Sounds dreamy, right?

I’ve always been a sucker for copycat treats. Store-bought cookies? Fine. But homemade? Next-level. No mysterious additives here—just ingredients you recognize, like real coconut. Plus, crafting your own sandwich cookies means you can tweak the flavor however you like. Want a hint of coconut in the cookie itself? Stir in a teaspoon of coconut extract. #ChefHack

Why you’ll love these Coconut Sandwich Cookies

• Speedy prep: I skipped chilling the dough entirely, so you’ll have cookies in record time.
• Customizable filling: Swap regular milk for coconut milk to amp up the coconut vibes.
• Next-level versatility: Use this filling in other sandwich cookie recipes—think Chocolate Coconut Oreos!

Here’s the quick and dirty method (scroll down for the full recipe card):

1. Whip up the dough by creaming butter and sugar, then stirring in egg, vanilla, and dry ingredients. If you’re dreaming of extra coconut flavor, add that coconut extract now.
2. Shape and bake into golden rounds. No chilling, no waiting—just pop them in the oven.
3. Mix the coconut filling by beating powdered sugar with butter, a splash of milk (or coconut milk), and shredded coconut until fluffy. Watch your milk add—too much, and you’ll end up with a filling that needs constant refrigeration.
4. Sandwich ‘em: Smear the coconut filling on one cookie and top with another.

Pro tip: Don’t overpour milk into your filling. Add it sparingly to keep your Coconut Cream Filled Cookies stable at room temp. If it’s too soft, chill the assembled sandwiches for 10 minutes before serving.

Got a craving for rich, tropical flavors? These are just the beginning. Try my Coconut Cream Pie Cookies variation: press a spoonful of your coconut filling into a single cookie and top with toasted coconut for that pie vibe. Or keep it classic with Coconut Cream Cookies in cookie-only form—skip the sandwich step, and munch away.

Feeling adventurous? Use this Sandwich Cookie Filling Recipe in your next batch of chocolate sandwich cookies. Just bail on the peanut butter filling and swap in the coconut cream. BAM—instant Chocolate Coconut Oreos. Your friends will think you’re a baking wizard.

Wondering How To Make Oreo Sandwich Cookies at home? It’s all about that perfect balance of cookie-to-filling ratio. Aim for about one tablespoon of filling per sandwich to get that satisfying bite without cookie overflow.

Looking for more Cookie Sandwich Ideas? Switch up the dredge—roll the edges in mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or even freeze-dried berries for a flavor bomb. No judgement here if you want to drizzle dark chocolate over the top, either. Wink.

IMO, nothing beats a plate of these beauties at a summer barbecue or afternoon tea. The tropical notes cut through rich coffees and cocoa alike. And if you’re hunting for inspiration, you can check out all my Sandwich Cookie Recipes—from peanut butter to lemon, the world’s your oyster (or cookie!).

Rhetorical moment: Isn’t life just better when it’s sprinkled with coconut? Exactly. So roll up your sleeves and get baking. These Homemade Coconut Oreos will disappear faster than you can say “pass the milk.”

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to dunk another cookie. Talk soon—happy baking!

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