Description
A tropical vacation in every bite. These sophisticated cookies combine rich dark chocolate chunks with chewy, tart dried mango and a hint of fresh orange zest. Baked at a high heat to achieve perfectly golden edges and a soft, doughy interior.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (slightly softened)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup dried mango (bite-sized pieces)
Instructions
Cream: Preheat oven to 410°F. Cream butter and both sugars for 4 mins until light and fluffy.
Aromatics: Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest.
Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated. Do not over-mix.
Fold & Chill: Fold in chocolate chunks and dried mango. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
Bake: Drop rounded scoops onto light-colored sheets. Bake 8–10 mins until edges are golden. Rest on sheet for 5 mins before moving to a rack.
Notes
The 410°F Trick: High heat shocks the dough, setting the outside quickly for a crisp crust while keeping the center thick and soft.
Dried vs. Fresh: Fresh mango is too wet; dried mango provides a chewy texture and concentrated flavor that won’t make the cookies soggy.
Butter Tip: Ensure butter is only slightly soft; if it’s too warm, the cookies will spread excessively despite the high oven temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 140
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35
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