Ube Crinkle Cookies (Recipe)
Ube Crinkle Cookies will add a vibrant pop of color and a delightful twist to your cookie collection. These cookies, with their distinctive purple hue and unique flavor, are sure to become a favorite for anyone who tries them. Made with ube halaya jam and ube extract, these crinkle cookies are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (223 grams)
1 tsp baking powder (5 grams)
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar (198 grams)
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113 grams)
1 large egg at room temperature
½ cup ube halaya jam, room temperature (113 grams)
1 tsp ube extract (4 grams)
½ tsp pure vanilla extract (2 grams)
1 cup confectioners' sugar (113 grams)
Instructions
Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. This will ensure that the baking powder is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar and unsalted butter. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and has doubled in volume, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
Incorporate the Egg: Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the egg. Beat until just combined, then use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed.
Add the Ube Jam and Extracts: With the mixer still on low, add the ube halaya jam, ube extract, and pure vanilla extract. Continue beating until the mixture is fully combined and evenly purple, about 1-2 minutes.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl once more, then beat for an additional 30 seconds to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 1-2 hours. This step is crucial as it makes the dough easier to handle and helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
Preheat the Oven: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 350°F. Line two half sheet pans with parchment paper.
Shape and Coat the Dough: Place the confectioners’ sugar in a medium, shallow bowl. Use a 3-Tablespoon cookie dough scoop to portion the dough into balls, dropping each one directly into the bowl of confectioners’ sugar. Toss until the dough balls are completely and generously coated. Shake off any excess sugar to prevent it from melting too quickly in the oven.
Bake the Cookies: Arrange the cookie dough balls at least 3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pans. Bake one pan at a time for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. This will give the cookies their characteristic crinkle appearance.
Serve and Store: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
And there you have it—delicious Ube Crinkle Cookies that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat! These cookies, with their soft, chewy centers and crispy edges, are perfect for any occasion. The unique flavor of ube combined with the sweet, powdered sugar coating makes for a truly unforgettable treat. I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do. Thank you for sharing a space with us, here, at our Virtual Table!