Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
Step 2: Prepare the Cookie Batter - In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: Scoop the Batter - Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the sheet, leaving space between scoops.
Step 4: Bake the Cookies - Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Step 5: Make the Coconut Filling - Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add coconut extract and powdered sugar until fluffy.
Step 6: Assemble the Whoopie Pies - Spread filling on one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
Step 7: Decorate with Shredded Coconut - Roll the edges of the filled whoopie pies in shredded coconut for extra flavor.
Step 8: Enjoy! - Your Chocolate Coconut Whoopie Pies are ready to be enjoyed!
