White Chocolate Ube Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy purple yam cookies with creamy white chocolate chips, offering a vibrant Filipino twist on classic treats.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar 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 the dough is evenly purple.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The earthy sweetness of ube paired with creamy white chocolate creates a flavor combination you didnt know you needed
  • These cookies stay soft and chewy for days unlike other chocolate chip varieties that tend to harden
  • The stunning purple color makes them an instant conversation starter at any party or bake sale
02 -
  • Overmixing once you add the flour will make these cookies tough instead of tender so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Ube halaya varies in sweetness between brands so taste your dough and adjust sugar if needed before baking
  • The dough will look quite soft but this is exactly what creates those chewy centers we want
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more easily creating a more uniform texture in your final cookies
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so all cookies bake at the same rate

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