Nut-Free Ube Cookies
Soft, vibrant, and completely nut-free, these Nut-Free Ube Cookies bring the rich, earthy sweetness of ube halaya to your dessert table in the form of irresistibly chewy cookies. Made with ube extract and optionally enhanced with a touch of purple food coloring, these cookies boast a stunning lavender hue that’s sure to wow at any gathering. The recipe is simple and quick, taking just 15 minutes to prepare and featuring a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a crackled, bakery-style finish. Perfect for anyone with nut allergies or those looking to try a unique twist on a classic cookie, these treats are as visually delightful as they are flavorful. Ideal for parties, gifting, or simply indulging yourself, these Nut-Free Ube Cookies are a must-try for fans of this Filipino favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1 teaspoon Ube extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 drops Purple food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or a whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in the egg, ube halaya, ube extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add the optional purple food coloring if you want a more vibrant hue.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each one into a ball. Coat each ball generously in the powdered sugar.
Step 7
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Step 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have set but are still soft in the center. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve the cookies once they have cooled, and enjoy their soft, nut-free ube goodness!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (834.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3052.5 |
| Total Fat 91.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 49.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 405.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1254.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 537.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 314.4g | |
| Protein 35.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 113.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 713.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories