Mango Hawaiian Cookies

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2
Tropical tasting Mango Hawaiian Cookies recipe for your snack time
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped dried mango
1/2 cup butter , softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
220
Sugar
14g
Fat
13g
Mango Hawaiian Cookies are a delicious, tropical version of the classic cookie. The combination of sweet dried mango, crunchy macadamia nuts, and flaked coconut make for a unique flavor explosion in every bite. These cookies are perfect for a summer BBQ or as an afternoon snack. They are easy to make and are sure to impress family and friends. The cookies are chewy in the center with crisp edges, making them the perfect texture. Serve them with a glass of cold milk or a fresh smoothie and you will have a perfect snack time treat.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2.Combine orange juice and dried mango in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the mango is soft.
3.Beat the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.
4.Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next.
5.Mix in the vanilla extract and orange juice/mango mixture.
6.Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into the butter mixture until just blended.
7.Fold in the macadamia nuts, coconut, and dried cranberries.
8.Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
9.Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
10.Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

PROS

The cookies have a unique flavor and texture with the combination of mango, coconut, and macadamia nuts.

They are perfect for a tropical themed party or as a snack any time of day!

CONS

The recipe is high in calories and fat due to the amount of butter, shortening, and macadamia nuts used.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mango contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that support immune function, aid in digestion, and promote healthy skin.
Macadamia nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol levels.

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