Purple Yam Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Base
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160 grams of plain flour
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½ teaspoon of baking powder
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½ teaspoon of baking soda
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½ teaspoon of fine salt
→ Creamy Base
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115 grams of softened unsalted butter (leave at room temp)
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100 grams of white sugar
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1 whole egg at room temperature
→ Purple Yam Flavor
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75 grams of ube halaya (purple yam jam)
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½ teaspoon of ube extract for that vibrant color
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1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
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100 grams of white chocolate, chopped into chunks, plus extra pieces for decorating
# Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to 350°F. Grab a baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper, then set it aside for later.
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Take a smaller bowl and whisk together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Once combined, put this bowl to the side.
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In your larger mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until it looks really smooth and creamy. Toss in the sugar and keep beating on medium speed until everything is light and fluffy. Crack in your egg and mix it through until well blended.
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Now add your ube halaya, ube extract, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix everything together until your batter turns a gorgeous purple color throughout.
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Pour your flour mixture into the purple butter mixture and use a spatula to gently fold them together until almost fully combined. Toss in those white chocolate chunks and keep folding until everything just comes together - don't overmix.
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Using a 4-tablespoon ice cream scoop, portion out your cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to space each dough ball about 2 inches apart so they have room to spread.
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Pop the tray in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. If you want them extra pretty, press some additional white chocolate pieces on top of each cookie about 2 minutes before they're done baking.
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As soon as you pull the cookies from the oven, you can swirl each one inside a round cutter or small bowl that's slightly larger than the cookies to get perfect circles - this step is optional but makes them look bakery-perfect. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. You can eat them warm or wait until they've cooled completely.
# Notes:
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These cookies get their beautiful purple color and unique flavor from ube halaya, which is a sweet purple yam jam popular in Filipino desserts.
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The white chocolate chunks create a delicious contrast against the earthy ube flavor.
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Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature for the best texture.
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The swirling technique with a round cutter helps create those perfect bakery-style circles.