White Chocolate Ube Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy ube cookies with creamy white chocolate chips. A vibrant purple twist on a classic treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make:

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 until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough 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 -
  • That stunning purple color makes people genuinely excited before they even take a bite
  • The white chocolate cuts the earthiness perfectly, creating this dreamy creamy balance
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how your dough comes together
  • Ube halaya varies in sweetness across brands, taste your dough and adjust accordingly
03 -
  • Chill your dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen runs warm, it prevents excessive spreading
  • Underbake by about one minute for the chewiest results youll ever experience

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