Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (50g)
- 1/2 cup (120g) mashed purple yam (ube)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, purple yam, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1/8th of the recipe):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Rich purple color
- Hint of ube flavor
- Perfect for dessert or snacks
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! The purple color is so pretty and the ube flavor is subtle yet unique."
- "I love that these cookies are not too sweet. They're perfect for my morning coffee break."
- "I've never tried ube before, but these cookies have me hooked! The flavor is so intriguing."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you can't find mashed purple yam, you can make your own by boiling or steaming purple yams until tender, then mashing them with a fork.
- To enhance the ube flavor, you can add a few drops of ube extract to the cookie dough.
- Be sure not to overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
