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Mango Coconut Cookie Bars

This will become a favorite summer dessert with one bite.

Lauren Grier

Jun 26, 2019

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Summer is in full swing. The sun is out, flowers are in bloom, and fresh produce is in season. What could be better?  Nothing says ‘summer’ like a Harry & David Honey Mango! These juicy, ripe gems are the star of the season. They’re buttery and sweet and the perfect fruit to add variety to your summer cooking.

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Try adding honey mangoes to salads, stir-fries, salsas, smoothies, and, of course, dessert! These mango coconut cookie bars are dreamy. During the summer, you want a dessert that won't make you break a sweat. With just a few simple steps these mango coconut cookie bars will be ready for an appearance on your picnic table.

Just purée a Harry & David Honey Mango with some orange marmalade, eggs, sugar and lemon zest. Check out this video for the easiest ways to cut a mango for cooking. Pour the mixture over a cookie crust, bake, and voilà! A beautiful, mango dessert that everyone will love. 


Mango Coconut Cookie Bars
Mango Coconut Cookie Bars
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PREP TIME: 25 minutesCOOK TIME: 25 minutesTOTAL TIME: 50 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 12 cup macadamia nuts
  • 214 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
  • 12 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
  • 1 Harry & David® Honey Mango (peeled and chopped)
  • 12 cup orange marmalade
  • 12 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
    1
  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 13X9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • 2
  • In a food processor, add the macadamia nuts. Process until finely chopped. Next, add 2 cups all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and kosher salt.
  • 3
  • Process until blended. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse the mixture until crumbly.
  • 4
  • Take the mixture and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  • 5
  • Wipe your food processor clean. Next, add the mango and orange marmalade. Process until smooth.
  • 6
  • Add the granulated sugar and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Pulse until combined. Add the eggs and lemon zest and process until everything is well combined.
  • 7
  • Pour the mixture on top of the prepared crust. Sprinkle the mango mixture with shredded coconut.
  • 8
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

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