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Ube Crinkles Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 33 minutes
  • Yield: 21 servings

Description

Delightfully soft and chewy Ube Crinkles bursting with vibrant purple ube flavor, coated in a sweet dusting of confectioner’s sugar. These cookies boast a tender crumb from ube jam and extract, balanced with a subtle sweetness and a perfect crackled top, making them a visually stunning and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 7 oz ube jam or ube halaya (about a cup, room temperature)
  • 2 pcs large eggs (beaten, room temperature)
  • 3 tsp ube extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Finishing

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside to be incorporated later.
  2. Mix Sugar, Ube Jam, and Oil: Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend granulated sugar, ube jam, and canola oil until well combined and smooth. Taste at this stage to adjust sweetness as ube jams vary in flavor intensity.
  3. Add Eggs and Ube Extract: Once satisfied with the sweetness, add the beaten eggs and ube extract to the mixture. Stir on low speed until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour mixture in three additions, gently stirring at low speed after each addition. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth dough.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough bowl tightly with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This resting period helps the dough firm up for easier handling and develops flavor.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
  7. Shape and Coat Cookies: Scoop heaping tablespoons of the chilled dough and roll each into a ball with your hands. Thoroughly coat each ball in confectioner’s sugar to create the crinkled effect. Place the coated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 to 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes until the cookies crack on top and start to look matte. They may appear soft when taken out, but will firm up as they cool. Avoid overbaking to maintain a chewy texture.
  9. Cool: Allow cookies to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these vibrant, flavorful ube crinkle cookies as a delightful treat.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness after mixing ube jam and sugar, as some ube jams vary in sweetness.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial for easier handling and to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft when removed from the oven since they will continue to set while cooling.
  • You can substitute canola oil with vegetable oil if preferred.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/ube-crinkles-recipe/