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Easy Ube Cookies with chewy purple yam flavor, showcasing a delightful purple hue.

Easy Ube Cookies

These soft and chewy Ube cookies are easy to make, featuring a delightful purple color and a subtle ube flavor, perfect for sharing at any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons ube extract Start with 1 teaspoon, add more if desired
  • 1/3 cup ube halaya (optional) Great for chew and flavor
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour Measure gently
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt A tiny pinch enhances flavor
For Rolling
  • As needed granulated sugar
  • As needed powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the butter and both sugars in a bowl until fluffy and lighter.
  2. Mix in the egg, vanilla, ube extract, and ube halaya if using. The batter will look purple and smell amazing.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the dry mix into the wet mix and stir just until you don’t see dry flour anymore. Don’t overmix.
  5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop dough into balls, about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each.
  3. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar, then roll in powdered sugar.
  4. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. They should look set but still soft in the middle.
  5. Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

For the best texture and flavor, chill the dough before baking, and pair with coffee or a cozy drink for serving.