Low Fat Ube Cookies
Discover the irresistible charm of Low Fat Ube Cookies—a guilt-free treat that brings the vibrant flavor of ube (purple yam) to your dessert table. Made with unsweetened ube halaya, honey, and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies are naturally lower in fat without sacrificing their soft, chewy texture. With just a hint of vanilla and the option to enhance their striking purple hue with food coloring, they’re as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying mindful of calories, these cookies are easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. Serve them as a colorful snack, a light dessert, or a unique holiday treat that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 3 drops optional purple food coloring
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In another large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened ube halaya, honey, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
Step 4
Add the egg white to the wet ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated. If using, add a few drops of purple food coloring for a more vibrant hue.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Scoop tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, gently flatten each scoop of dough to form a cookie shape.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The cookies will appear slightly soft in the middle but will firm up as they cool.
Step 9
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (513.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1253.6 |
| Total Fat 2.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1113.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 285.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.1g | |
| Protein 24.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 56.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 808.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories