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Coconut Mango Cookies
Mango cookies are the perfect dessert for mango lovers! Each chewy cookie is packed with coconut and a mango curd center. Make these tropical-flavored cookies year-round with frozen or fresh mango!
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5h 12m⏳ Prep: 5h🔥 Cook: 12 min👤 Cambrea Gordon📖 cambreabakes
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- whisk
- measuring spoon
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
2
In a small pot, whisk together the mango puree, sugar, egg yolks, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat for ⏱️ 10-12 minutes, whisking frequently until the curd is vibrant yellow and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour the curd into a bowl and stir in the butter and mango extract. Set aside to cool completely before using. Place it in the fridge to chill quickly!
large egg yolks2large egg ( room temperature)1large egg yolk ( room temperature)1fresh lemon juice1 tbsp
3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until combined. Then mix in the sugar until fluffy.
cream cheese ( room temperature)3.5 oz
4
Mix in the egg, egg yolk, coconut extract, and vanilla extract.
large egg yolks2large egg ( room temperature)1large egg yolk ( room temperature)1coconut extract1 tspvanilla extract1 tsp
5
Fold in the flour, desiccated coconut, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
baking powder2 tsp
6
Use a 2 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop and drop each dough ball into a bowl of powdered sugar. Toss the ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated. Then transfer it to the prepared baking tray.
Powdered sugar (for rolling)
7
Use the back of a rounded measuring spoon to indent the center of each cookie dough ball. Then fill it with mango curd. Chill the tray of cookies in the freezer for ⏱️ 3-4 hours minimum, overnight is best!
8
Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
9
Bake the cookies spaced 2-3 inches apart for ⏱️ 12-13 minutes. Place the tray on a wire rack and press a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top of each one if desired. Cool completely before removing, then enjoy!
10
Store leftover mango cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature. You can also keep the cookie dough balls in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. They can be baked straight from the freezer!
Nutrition Facts
calories
146 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.5 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
78 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
47 mg
carbohydrate Content
19 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2.4 g
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