Description
Ube Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat featuring the unique flavor and vibrant purple color of ube (purple yam). These soft, chewy cookies are coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar that creates a signature crinkled top once baked.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract and ube halaya until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully covered.
- Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for dessert lovers and fans of Filipino flavors.
- The chilling time enhances flavor and makes dough easier to handle.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg