Tropical Mango Cookies
These delightful cookies combine ripe mangoes with a comforting cookie dough for a tropical treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried mango, diced (or fresh mango, finely chopped)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced mango (and coconut or nuts if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers might look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best flavor, opt for ripe mangoes. Chill the dough if it's too soft to scoop. Adjust baking time as needed to prevent overbaking.