White Chocolate Ube Cookies (Print)
Soft, chewy purple cookies with creamy white chips and earthy ube flavor.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. Set aside for later use.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in ube halaya, vanilla extract, and ube extract until fully incorporated and dough achieves uniform purple color.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Gently fold white chocolate chips into dough using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft for optimal chewy texture.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The purple dough alone makes people gasp when they see it on your counter
- White chocolate tames the earthy ube into something perfectly balanced
02 -
- Underbake slightly—the centers firm up as they cool and stay chewy for days
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating and ensure even baking
03 -
- If your ube halaya is too stiff to mix, microwave it for 10 seconds before adding
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so everything bakes evenly