Gluten-Free Ube Cookies

Delightfully vibrant and naturally gluten-free, these ube cookies combine the sweet, earthy flavor of purple yam with a tender, chewy texture that's absolutely irresistible. Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour and enhanced by the rich creaminess of ube halaya and a dash of ube extract, these cookies are as stunning to look at as they are delicious to eat. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, this recipe also offers easy substitutions to make it vegan or dairy-free. Lightly rolled in powdered sugar for a subtle sweetness, these cookies bake to perfection in just 12 minutes, making them a quick and easy treat for any occasion. Elevate your dessert game with these soft, flavorful gluten-free ube cookies that are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 240 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 115 grams Butter, softened (or dairy-free butter for dairy-free option)
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 100 grams Brown sugar, packed
• 120 grams Ube halaya (purple yam jam)
• 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ube extract
• 50 grams Powdered sugar (for coating, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in the ube halaya, egg (or flax egg), vanilla extract, and ube extract until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

If desired, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to make it easier to work with.

Step 7

Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. If using powdered sugar, roll each ball in the sugar to lightly coat.

Step 8

Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set, but the centers are still soft. The cookies may puff up while baking but will settle as they cool.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your gluten-free ube cookies, which are soft, flavorful, and irresistibly purple!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	792.6 grams (792.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3066

Total Fat 108.20g	139%
Saturated Fat 65.60g	328%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 441mg	147%
Sodium 2490mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 524.40g	191%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 285.30g
Protein 14.60g	29%

Vitamin D 115IU	575%
Calcium 182mg	14%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 468mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 67.0%