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Mango Sticky Rice Cookies

Mango Sticky Rice Cookies inspired by the Thai dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough

  • 2 sticks 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar 350g
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 360g
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 7g
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/4 cup dried sweet rice 46g
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried mango
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric optional

Coconut Glaze

  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 265g

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy (about 2 minutes).
  • Add egg, egg yolks, and coconut extract. Mix until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking soda. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Divide dough evenly into two portions.

Make the Sticky Rice Dough

  • In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast the sweet rice, stirring constantly until golden brown.
  • Grind toasted rice using a mortar and pestle or food processor until fine.
  • Knead the ground rice into one half of the dough until fully incorporated.

Make the Mango Dough

  • Blend freeze-dried mango into a fine powder.
  • Knead mango powder into the second half of the dough. Add turmeric for deeper color if desired.

Assemble & Bake

  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon from each dough and roll them together to create a marbled effect.
  • Place cookies 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently press down slightly if desired.
  • Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.

Make the Coconut Glaze

  • Whisk coconut cream, powdered sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt until smooth and slightly thick. Adjust thickness with additional powdered sugar if needed.
  • Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle glaze over the tops in a zig-zag pattern. Allow glaze to set before serving.
  • These Mango Sticky Rice Cookies deliver tropical flavor and buttery richness in every swirl.

Notes

  • Add shredded coconut to the glaze for extra texture.