Make Ube Cookies with Ube Coffee Syrup

How to Make Soft & Chewy Ube Cookies: A Sweet Filipino-Inspired Treat

Ube has taken the world by storm, and for good reason! This vibrant purple yam not only makes dishes pop with color, but it also adds a unique, subtly sweet flavor. If you’ve ever had ube ice cream, ube cake, or ube pandesal, then you know exactly what I mean. But today, I’m sharing a simple and delicious recipe for ube cookies — soft, chewy, and bursting with that signature ube flavor!

Here’s how:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons of Ube Coffee Syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Prep your oven and baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter and white sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Mix until the mixture is smooth and fluffy—this usually takes about 2 minutes.

  3. Add ube syrup: Add the ube syrup to the butter-sugar mixture, and continue mixing until everything is well combined. If you want a more intense purple hue, feel free to add more!

  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure your cookies stay soft.

  5. Scoop the dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form small balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave a little space between each cookie as they will spread slightly while baking.

  6. Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The center will remain soft, but the cookies will firm up as they cool.

  7. Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your soft, chewy ube cookies with a cup of coffee or tea!

Tips for the Perfect Ube Cookies:

  • Ube Coffee Syrup: Make sure to use Ube Coffee Syrup for the best flavor. It's not just for coffee! It's versatile and can make many delicious treats. While you can use ube concentrate, our syrups are pre-sweetened and made with unique flavor blends that concentrates have. 
  • Storage: These cookies stay soft for several days if stored in an airtight container. If you want them extra chewy, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds before eating!
  • Add-ins: If you like, you can add chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an extra touch.

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