Effortless Purple Crinkle Cookies Ube (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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120 ml whole milk
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1.5 teaspoons ube extract or purple food coloring with flavoring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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200 g granulated sugar
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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1.5 teaspoons baking powder
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250 g all-purpose flour
→ Coating
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2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for a thicker coating)
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60 g powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Let the cookies rest right on the hot pans for about 5 minutes, then move them onto a wire rack. Want some extra powdery goodness? Sprinkle more sugar mix over the top once they're cool.
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Pop the dough balls on your lined trays, making sure there’s 5 cm of space all around. Bake them for 12–14 minutes. You’ll see the tops split, but the centers should still feel soft.
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Scoop out dough with a tablespoon, roll each into a ball, and toss them really well in the powdered sugar and cornstarch mix.
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Crank the oven to 175°C. Cover two baking trays with parchment. Mix the cornstarch and powdered sugar together in a small bowl for the coating.
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Seal up the bowl with plastic and stick it in the fridge for at least 2 hours or even overnight. This step helps the dough hold its shape.
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Start with a bit of dry stuff, then add a splash of milk, then more dry, then more milk—do this in three rounds, finishing with dry. Give it a gentle stir. You don’t want to overmix!
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Add one egg at a time, mixing each in before tossing in the next. Pour in the vanilla and ube extract or coloring—stir until you’ve got a smooth purple batter.
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Beat the softened butter and sugar together in a big bowl using a mixer. Keep going until it gets light and airy. It'll take you about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Grab a medium mixing bowl. Combine the salt, baking powder, and flour, and give them a good whisk together.
# Notes:
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Don’t skip chilling the dough! It helps your cookies get those cool crinkle cracks and stops them from spreading too much in the oven.