White Chocolate Ube Cookies (Print View)
Soft, chewy ube cookies with creamy white chocolate chips and vibrant purple color
# 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 oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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, beating well after each addition. Mix in ube halaya, vanilla extract, and ube extract until fully combined and dough is evenly purple.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold white chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The striking purple color makes these instant conversation starters
- Soft, chewy centers with crispy edges create the perfect cookie texture
- Ubes subtle earthiness balances white chocolates creamy sweetness beautifully
02 -
- Overmixing once flour is added will make these cookies tough instead of tender
- The dough might look slightly sticky, but this creates the softest cookies
- Ube halaya varies by brand, so you may need to adjust extract for desired flavor intensity
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too warm or sticky to scoop
- For extra visual drama, press a few extra white chocolate chips into the tops before baking
- The ube flavor actually develops more after a day, making these even better the second day