what are crinkle cookies?
Ube Crinkles are a delightful twist on the classic crinkle cookie, infused with the aromatic flavor of ube, or purple yam. These visually stunning cookies, with their vibrant purple hue, offer a subtly sweet, nutty flavor that sets them apart. To make them, add ube halaya or ube extract to your dough, then roll each ball in powdered sugar before baking. As they bake, the cookies spread, causing the sugar to crack and reveal the purple beneath. Perfect for any occasion, Ube Crinkles are a fun, flavorful way to enjoy a unique Filipino twist on a classic. Whether you're familiar with ube or trying it for the first time, these cookies are sure to be a hit.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
(These are the same tools I use at home)
☐ Hand Mixer
☐ Whisk
☐ Measuring Cups and Spoons
☐ Rubber Spatula
☐ Parchment Paper
☐ Baking / Cookie Sheet
☐ Mixing Bowl
Not Required:
🚫 Stand mixer
🚫 Fancy molds
🚫 Specialty baking tools
please note
before you start:
☐ Read the recipe once from start to finish
☐ Preheat oven
☐ Measure all ingredients
☐ Line baking sheet
A STICKY dough does not mean you did something wrong.
cracks dont have to be perfect.
the goal is progress, not perfection.
ingredients
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¾ cup sugar
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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1 piece egg
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2 cups ube jam
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2 teaspoon ube extract
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2 cups flour
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1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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violet food color, optional
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½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
pROCEDURE
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In a large bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil together untiL combined. You don’t need to overmix—just make sure they are blended.
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Add the egg and mix until the batter looks lighter in color and slightly bubbly.
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Add the ube jam and ube extract, then mix until smooth and evenly colored.
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Slowly add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently using a spatula or mixer just until you no longer see dry flour. The dough will be very sticky—this is normal and expected. If you want a deeper purple color, add a few drops of violet food coloring and mix gently.
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Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours, or overnight if you have time. If you’re in a hurry, place the dough in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Chilling makes the dough easier to handle.
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When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Scoop a small amount of chilled dough (about 1–2 inches) and drop it into a bowl of powdered sugar. Roll until fully coated. Don’t worry if it’s messy—powdered sugar helps.
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Place the coated dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes. The cookies will spread and crackle on top—that’s exactly what you want.
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Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 1–2 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack. They will firm up as they cool.
SAMPLE PACKAGING:
