Save A festive dessert assortment featuring vibrant, chewy ube cookies with white chocolate chips, perfect for sharing at Thanksgiving gatherings.
I first made these cookies for our Thanksgiving potluck and they quickly disappeared, drawing compliments for their rich flavor and playful hue.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Light brown sugar (packed): 1/2 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 1/2 tsp
- Ube halaya (purple yam jam): 1/2 cup
- Ube extract: 1 tsp
- White chocolate chips: 1 cup
- Chopped macadamia nuts (optional): 1/2 cup
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Instructions
- Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry:
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter & Sugar:
- Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Flavor:
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined. Stir in vanilla, ube halaya, and ube extract until fully mixed and purple.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until incorporated.
- Mix-Ins:
- Fold in white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts if using.
- Shape:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake 12–15 minutes until edges set and centers still soft.
- Cool:
- Let cookies cool on tray for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack.
- Serve:
- Arrange cooled cookies on a decorative tray.
Save Last Thanksgiving, these cookies became a fun topic among my cousins, who loved guessing the secret ingredient behind their color.
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Required Tools
Prepare mixing bowls, electric mixer, measuring cups and spoons, baking sheets, parchment paper, a cookie scoop or tablespoon, and a wire rack before you begin.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie contains 160 calories, 7 g total fat, 23 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Serving Suggestions
Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with edible gold dust for extra festive flair. Pair them with hot chocolate or coffee for a cozy holiday treat.
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Bring something new to your Thanksgiving table with this cookie tray. The ube flavor and bright colors will delight guests of all ages.
Recipe FAQ
- → What gives these cookies their purple color?
Ube halaya and ube extract deliver the vibrant purple hue and unique flavor to these cookies.
- → Can the white chocolate chips be substituted?
Yes, try semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, or omit for a less sweet option.
- → How do I make this nut-free?
Simply omit the macadamia nuts. The cookies remain soft and flavorful without them.
- → Can these cookies be made ahead for gatherings?
Absolutely, bake ahead and store in an airtight container for up to three days before serving.
- → What pairs well with ube cookies?
Hot chocolate, coffee, or festive teas complement the sweet, creamy flavors wonderfully.
- → How to achieve a festive presentation?
Arrange cookies on a decorative tray, drizzle with melted white chocolate, and add edible gold dust if desired.
