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Ube Crinkle Cookies

Ube Crinkle Cookies: Chewy, Colorful Treats You’ll Love

Delightful Ube Crinkle Cookies are chewy, colorful treats that combine the unique flavor of ube with a crackly exterior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use for richer flavor and moisture.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds chewiness and caramel sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Caster Sugar Enhances texture; granulated sugar may substitute.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding.
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract Main flavor contributor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coconut Extract Brightens flavor; omit if necessary.
  • 2 cups Plain (All-Purpose) Flour Provides structure.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For Coating
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar (Powdered Sugar) For a sweet, crackly crust.
  • 1/2 cup Superfine Caster Sugar For an initial coating.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Non-Stick Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ube Crinkle Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line your baking trays with non-stick paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and half of the caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, followed by the ube and coconut extracts.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet mixture.
  5. Set up bowls for caster sugar and icing sugar for coating the cookie dough balls.
  6. Scoop and roll the chilled dough into balls, coating first in caster sugar followed by icing sugar.
  7. Arrange the dough balls on the trays, leaving space between them, and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to retain their chewy texture.

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