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Ube Cookies

Delightful Ube Cookies Bursting with Flavor and Color

Ube Cookies are a delightful fusion of Filipino flavors and classic dessert traditions, soft, chewy, and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Using a kitchen scale for precision is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Use at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 0.75 cups light brown sugar Can use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Provides sweetness and helps with the cookie's texture.
  • 1 cup ube halaya Can find at specialty or Asian markets.
  • 1 teaspoon ube extract Other flavor extracts can alter the taste.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature helps incorporate better.
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Milk or dark chocolate chips can be used.
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips Swap for a bolder flavor contrast.
  • 1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans) Add for a crunchy texture.
  • 1 cup shredded coconut Mix in for a tropical twist.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in ube halaya and ube extract until combined and light in texture.
  4. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mix with the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Form cookies using a scoop and place them on baking sheets.
  10. Bake for about 9-12 minutes until edges are golden, with centers slightly underbaked.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store baked Ube Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven for warm cookies.

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