Mango Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
Mango Cheesecake cookies are the PERFECT weeknight treat for cheesecake cookie lovers who want to try something new!
Each soft graham cracker cookie is frosted with a fluffy mango-flavored cheesecake filling and drizzled with a generous fresh mango compote. This cookie wraps all of the delicious components of mango cheesecake into a cookie!
If you are craving a bite of summer, even when it’s not summer, you can whip these up using frozen mango and LorAnn Oils’ fabulous mango flavoring.
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Why you’ll love Mango Cheesecake Cookies?
- Summery Flavors: Mango reminds me of summer! These are pure sunshine even when it is cloudy or cold
- Easy Baking: Simple ingredients and instructions make baking these cookies a breeze.
- Crowd Pleaser: EVERYONE will want this recipe when you show up with a tray full of these cuties.
- Customizable: Add your twist by experimenting with different flavorings from LorAnn oils, fruit choices, and toppings.
Mango Cheesecake Cookie Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Digital Scale
- Baking sheets or Parchment paper
- Wire racks
- Large spoon or spatula
- Rolling pin
- Cooking spray
- Piping bag with star or round tip (for frosting)
- Saucepan for making mango compote
- Jar or airtight container for storing compote
Mango Cheesecake Cookie Shopping List
For the Graham Cracker Cookie Base:
- Salted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Graham crackers
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
For the Mango Cheesecake Frosting:
- Salted butter
- Powdered sugar
- Cream cheese
- Vanilla extract
- LorAnn Oils mango flavoring
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
For the Simple Mango Compote:
- Ripe mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
- Lime
- Granulated sugar
Now, let’s dive into how to make Mango Cheesecake Cookies with a Graham Cracker Base!
How to Make Mango Cheesecake Cookies
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
First, gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
Step 2: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Weigh all ingredients and set them aside for easy access.
Step 3: Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Step 5: Shape and Bake
Roll the dough into balls and flatten them slightly on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle additional graham cracker crumbs. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
Step 6: Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, mango flavoring, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
Step 7: Decorate and Serve
Once the cookies have cooled, pipe the mango cheesecake frosting onto each cookie. Top with a drizzle of homemade mango compote for a delicious finishing touch.
Step 8: Enjoy!
Mango Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Cookie Base Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (about 2 full packets of graham cracker cookies)
Mango Cheesecake Frosting Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp LorAnn Oils vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp LorAnn Oils mango flavoring (optional)
Simple Mango Compote Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
- zest and juice of 1 lemon (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, crushed graham crackers, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 15 dough balls.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Try not to leave them in longer than 12 minutes; you want them to be slightly underdone.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Mango Cheesecake Frosting Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mango flavoring, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Set aside covered until ready to use.
Simple Mango Compote Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the mango chunks, lemon zest and juice, and granulated sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mango is soft and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
- Allow the mango compote to cool completely before using it as a topping for the cookies. Wrap it in plastic and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Assembly
- Once the mango cheesecake frosting and mango compote are ready, top each cooled cookie with a dollop of frosting, followed by a spoonful of mango compote.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious mango cheesecake cookies!
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