Description
Discover the perfect blend of tropical flavors with our easy Coconut Mango Cookies recipe—crispy edges with chewy centers, combining rich coconut and juicy dried mango for a delightful treat that feels like a mini vacation in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup dried mango pieces, chopped if large
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming the softened butter with both brown and white sugar until light and fluffy. This ensures the cookie’s texture and sweetness are well distributed. Then, beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and desiccated coconut. Sifting the flour helps keep the cookie light and tender. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in Mango Pieces: Gently fold in the dried mango pieces, making sure they are evenly distributed without overmixing to prevent breaking the fruit apart.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden but centers remain soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and a lighter texture.
- Don’t overmix dough to avoid tough cookies.
- For softer mango bits, soak dried mango briefly in warm water before folding in.
- Adjust baking time to prefer chewier cookies by removing just before edges turn golden.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: coconut cookies, mango cookies, tropical cookies, dried mango, coconut dessert, chewy cookies, sweet snack
