White Chocolate Ube Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy purple yam cookies with creamy white chocolate chips. A vibrant Filipino-inspired twist on classic treats.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1 teaspoon ube extract
→ Mix-Ins
12 - 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in ube halaya, vanilla extract, and ube extract until fully combined and dough is evenly purple.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold white chocolate chips into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The earthy, slightly nutty flavor of ube pairs perfectly with creamy white chocolate in ways you have to taste to believe
- That stunning purple color makes people genuinely excited before they even take a bite
02 -
- Ube halaya can be found in Asian grocery stores, or you can make it at home if you are feeling ambitious
- The dough will be soft and slightly sticky, so do not be tempted to add more flour or your cookies will turn out tough
03 -
- If you cannot find ube halaya, purple sweet potato puree works as a substitute, though the flavor will be milder
- Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how easily the dough comes together