Delicious and Tropical Mango Hawaiian Cookies Recipe

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Delicious and Tropical Mango Hawaiian Cookies Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 29, 2024

Indulge in a taste of the tropics with these chewy and fruity mango Hawaiian cookies. Packed with chunks of dried mangoes and a hint of coconut, these cookies are perfect for a sweet treat on a hot summer day or as a fun addition to a luau-themed party.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried mango, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped mango and shredded coconut.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • Mangoes are the national fruit of the Philippines and the national tree of Bangladesh.
  • The first commercial mango plantation in the United States was established in Florida in the 1830s.
  • Coconuts are not actually nuts, but rather drupes or stone fruits.