Nut-Free Ube Cookies

Soft, vibrant, and completely nut-free, these Nut-Free Ube Cookies bring the rich, earthy sweetness of ube halaya to your dessert table in the form of irresistibly chewy cookies. Made with ube extract and optionally enhanced with a touch of purple food coloring, these cookies boast a stunning lavender hue that’s sure to wow at any gathering. The recipe is simple and quick, taking just 15 minutes to prepare and featuring a generous dusting of powdered sugar for a crackled, bakery-style finish. Perfect for anyone with nut allergies or those looking to try a unique twist on a classic cookie, these treats are as visually delightful as they are flavorful. Ideal for parties, gifting, or simply indulging yourself, these Nut-Free Ube Cookies are a must-try for fans of this Filipino favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cup Ube halaya (purple yam jam)
• 1 teaspoon Ube extract
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 drops Purple food coloring (optional)
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or a whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 4

Beat in the egg, ube halaya, ube extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add the optional purple food coloring if you want a more vibrant hue.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each one into a ball. Coat each ball generously in the powdered sugar.

Step 7

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.

Step 8

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have set but are still soft in the center. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve the cookies once they have cooled, and enjoy their soft, nut-free ube goodness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	834 grams (834.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3053

Total Fat 91.10g	117%
Saturated Fat 49.80g	249%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 1255mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 537.50g	195%
Dietary Fiber 11.90g	43%
Total Sugars 314.40g
Protein 35.60g	71%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 713mg	15%

*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: 26.3%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 69.1%