Description
Delightful cookies infused with fresh mango purée, boasting a buttery richness and a soft pillowy texture for a tropical treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mango purée (or dried mango bits)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix in the mango purée, folding gently until well incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For make-ahead fun, refrigerate the dough for a couple of hours to let flavors develop. Customize with shredded coconut or citrus zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg