Ube Crinkles (Purple Yam Crinkles)
Ube Crinkles are soft, moist and bursting with Ube flavors. These classic cookies with a tropical twist are so easy to make and perfect for coffee or tea time.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 piece egg
- 2 cups ube jam
- 2 teaspoon ube extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- violet food color, optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together sugar and vegetable oil.
- 2
Add the egg and beat until frothy and color becomes pale.
- 3
Add the ube jam and ube extract and beat again until well blended.
- 4
Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix using a spatula or electric mixer with dough attachment. The dough will be very sticky. Add violet food color, if desired, to achieve a deep purple color.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Alternatively, place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350 F.
- 7
Scoop a spoonful, 1 to 2-inch in diameter, of chilled dough and drop into a bowl of powdered sugar. Roll dough in powdered sugar to thoroughly coat.
- 8
Arrange at least 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- 9
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 10
Remove from oven and let the cookies stand for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.