Ube Crinkle Cookies
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Category
Cookies
Cuisine
Filipino-American
Servings
18
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
410
Ube Crinkle Cookies are a stunning, Filipino-American twist on the classic crinkle cookie.
With their vibrant purple hue and delicate flavor, these cookies combine the rich essence of ube (purple yam) with a soft, chewy texture that’s perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.
Whether you’re new to ube or already a fan, these cookies are sure to become a favorite with their eye-catching appearance and unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (7.85 ounces or 223 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (7 ounces or 198 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (4 ounces or 113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ½ cup (4 ounces or 113 grams) ube halaya jam, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon purple food coloring
- 1 teaspoon ube extract
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (4 ounces or 113 grams) confectioners' sugar
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Flexible Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheets
- Cookie Dough Scoop (3 tablespoons)
Tools Required:
Directions
Prep the Oven and Pans: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar and butter. Beat on medium-high until light, fluffy, and doubled in volume (3 to 5 minutes). Reduce the speed to low and add the egg. Beat until just combined. Then add the ube halaya jam, purple food coloring, ube extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and the dough is vibrantly purple (1 to 2 minutes). Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined.
Assemble the Cookies: Place the confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl. Use a 3-tablespoon cookie dough scoop to portion the dough into balls, dropping them directly into the bowl with confectioners' sugar. Toss until each dough ball is generously coated. Place the coated dough balls at least 3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pans.
Bake the Cookies: Bake one pan at a time for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Serve and Store: Serve warm or at room temperature. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Recipe Note
Additional Tips:
- For a more vibrant color, ensure you use high-quality purple food coloring and ube extract.
- Coat the dough balls generously with confectioners’ sugar to achieve the classic crinkle cookie appearance.
- Chilling the dough before baking can help achieve a firmer, chewier texture.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 410
- Carbs
- 60 grams
- 38%
- Protein
- 4 grams
- 6%
- Fat
- 15 grams
- 23%
- Sugar
- 40 grams
- 52%
- Fiber
- 1 grams
