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- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, browned
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp molasses
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso
- 1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut
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