Ube Cookies
Delightful cookies made with ube puree, offering a sweet, earthy flavor and a vibrant purple hue. Perfect for gatherings or personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup ube puree Use smooth and creamy ube puree.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings
- as needed powdered sugar for dusting Use for an elegant presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the ube puree until evenly incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not over mix.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
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Notes
Chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze cookies.