Description
These Mango Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, infused with the tropical flavor of mangoes. The combination of freeze dried mangoes and diced dried mangoes creates a chewy texture and bursts of fruity sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 grams (1.7 ounces) freeze dried mangoes
- 150 grams (1¼ cups) all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 85 grams (3 ounces) dried mangoes, diced
- 113 grams (8 tablespoons; 4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams (½ cup) brown sugar
- 100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal)
For the Cookie Dough:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (177°C, Gas mark 4).
- Prepare Mango Flour: In a food processor, grind freeze dried mangoes, flour, baking soda, and baking powder into a powder. Set aside.
- Cut Dried Mangoes: Dice the dried mangoes into small pieces and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in vanilla, egg, and salt until fully combined. Then add the mango-flour mixture and mix until incorporated. Stir in diced mango pieces.
- Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake each sheet of cookies for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Shape Cookies: While still warm, use a cookie cutter or glass rim to shape the cookies into rounds.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense mango flavor, consider adding a splash of mango extract to the dough.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mango Cookies, Fruit Cookies, Dessert Recipe, Baking, Mango Recipes
