Enjoy these delightful and colorful cookies made with purple yam (ube). They are perfect for any occasion and easy to make!
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 5 g baking powder
- 115 g butter
- 1 egg
- 1 g salt
- 200 g sugar
- 10 ml ube extract
- 120 g ube halaya (purple yam jam)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in the egg and ube extract until well combined.
Step 5
Add the ube halaya (purple yam jam) and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.