Description
Learn how to make irresistibly chewy and vibrantly sweet Ube Crinkle Cookies. This easy recipe uses ube halaya for a unique nutty flavor and stunning purple hue, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ube halaya
- 1 teaspoon ube extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Whisk to ensure even blending.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, large egg, ube halaya, and ube extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms.
- Portion the dough into balls, rolling them gently between your palms and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll each chilled dough ball in granulated sugar, then coat them generously in confectioners’ sugar.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Arrange the coated cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Consider using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Use fresh baking powder for the best rise.
- Kosher salt can be substituted with regular salt.
- Try a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
- Substitute unsalted butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Dark brown sugar can deepen the ube cookie taste.
- Granulated sugar is divided into different portions for rolling.
- Ube halaya is essential for true Ube Crinkle Cookies.
- Vanilla extract is a good alternative if ube extract is unavailable.
- Confectioners’ sugar is for rolling cookies before baking.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra layer of sweetness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg