Description
Soft and chewy cookies with a vibrant purple color. They are coated in powdered sugar for a crinkled look. These cookies are inspired by ube, a purple yam from the Philippines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ube halaya (mashed purple yam)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, ube extract, and ube halaya. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough. Roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set. Centers will look soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough well to prevent spreading.
- Ube extract adds color and flavor. Adjust if needed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg