Description
Soft and chewy Filipino-style ube cookies made with purple yam and ube extract, offering a vibrant color and unique flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1 tsp ube extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- Mix in the ube halaya and ube extract until evenly blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure ube halaya is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- White chocolate chips add sweetness that complements the earthy ube flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
