Description
These delightful Tropical Mango Cookies are bursting with juicy mango, sweet coconut, and a hint of crunch from macadamia nuts, perfect for a slice of summer year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh mango
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in the dry ingredients gradually until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped mango, shredded coconut, and macadamia nuts (if using).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For a zesty twist, add lime zest or drizzle melted dark chocolate over cooled cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg