Description
Marbled Ube Cookies are a deliciously unique treat that beautifully marries the nutty flavor of ube with the classic sweetness of vanilla. Their vibrant marbled design makes them an eye-catching addition to any dessert table, perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 227 g (1 cup) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 250 g (1 1/4 cup) granulated sugar (and more for rolling)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 270 g (2 1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ube (purple yam) powder
- 1 tbsp ube extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; add ube powder and extract to one half, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Roll heaping tablespoons of each dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg