Easy Ube Crinkle Cookies Recipe
A delightful and visually stunning cookie recipe featuring ube, or purple yam, a popular ingredient in Filipino cuisine. These cookies boast a unique earthy sweetness, a soft chewy texture, and a beautiful vibrant purple color, coated in powdered sugar to create their signature crinkled look.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp ube extract or ube halaya
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the ube extract and vanilla extract until well combined and the mixture is vibrant purple.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight). This step is essential for the crinkle effect.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop out dough (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) and roll into balls. Generously roll each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and the crinkles are prominent. Do not overbake.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your beautiful Ube Crinkle Cookies!
Notes
For best results, ensure your ube extract or ube halaya (jam) is of good quality for vibrant color and authentic flavor. Chilling the dough is crucial for the crinkle effect, so don't skip this step. If the dough is too sticky to roll, add a little more flour, but be careful not to overmix. Cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.