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Tropical Mango Cookies

Tropical Mango Cookies That Bring Sunshine to Your Day

These Tropical Mango Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Mango Puree Use ripe peaches if mangoes aren’t available.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Should be at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Agave syrup can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Sweet Coconut Optional for those who avoid coconut.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No direct substitution.
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest Omit for a more straightforward mango taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No direct substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor depth.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts For added crunch.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger For a subtle spicy kick.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Dried Apricots Adds sweetness and texture.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened unsalted butter and honey until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Mix in the mango puree, vanilla extract, and lime zest until fully combined.
  4. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the shredded coconut, then drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Optionally, sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts on top of each mound before baking.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden brown and center remains soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies freeze beautifully; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 2 months in the freezer.

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