Mango Cream Cookies (Soft Frosted Cookies with No Mango Chunks)

These mango cream cookies are soft, bakery-style cookies topped with smooth mango frosting and made with real mango puree for bright tropical flavor. With a creamy texture and no mango chunks, these frosted mango cookies are perfect for a unique dessert, summer baking, or tropical cookie recipe.

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American, Tropical-Inspired

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 11

Chill time 30

Total Time 1 1

Servings 12 large cookies

Calories 270kcal

Cost $5 for entire recipe

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Whisk
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop (2–3 tablespoon size)
Cooling rack

Ingredients

Mango Cookies

½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons smooth mango puree strained
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Mango Cream Frosting

¼ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1½ tablespoons smooth mango puree strained
1–2 teaspoons heavy cream
pinch salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

Make the Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
Add mango puree and mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
Chill dough for 25–30 minutes.
Scoop 2–3 tablespoon portions onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers soft.
Cool completely before frosting.

Make the Mango Cream Frosting

Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
Add powdered sugar and mix until crumbly.
Add mango puree, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
Add heavy cream 1 teaspoon at a time until spreadable.

Frost the Cookies

Spread frosting over cooled cookies and serve.

Notes

Use Smooth Mango Puree

Use smooth, strained mango puree to keep the cookies and frosting creamy with no chunks. Straining removes fibers and helps create a silky mango cream texture throughout the recipe.

Do Not Overbake

Bake just until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. The cookies will continue to set as they cool, creating soft mango cream cookies with a tender texture.

Chill the Dough

Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading since mango puree adds moisture. This step ensures thick, bakery-style mango cookies with soft centers.

Adjust Thin Mango Puree

If your mango puree is very thin, simmer it briefly to thicken, then cool completely before using. This helps maintain cookie structure while keeping strong mango flavor.

Smooth Mango Cream Frosting

Strain the mango puree and sift the powdered sugar before mixing the frosting. This creates a smooth mango cream frosting that spreads easily and looks bakery-style.

Let Frosting Set

After frosting the cookies, allow them to rest for about 20 minutes. This helps the mango cream frosting set and improves the overall texture.

Storage Tips

Store mango cream cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.

Make Ahead Instructions

The cookie dough can be made up to 48 hours in advance and refrigerated. Chilled dough improves flavor and helps create thicker mango cream cookies.