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Purple Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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Purple Crinkle Cookies are delightfully soft and chewy treats with a vibrant purple hue, achieved using ube extract or purple food coloring with flavoring. These cookies feature a crackled powdered sugar coating and a tender crumb, making them perfect for any festive occasion or simple indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp ube extract (or purple food coloring + flavoring)
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk

Coating Ingredients

  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for a thicker coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring full incorporation before adding the next. Stir in vanilla and ube extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three increments, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  2. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cornstarch for the coating mixture.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll into balls using your hands. Expect the dough to be sticky.
  4. Bake to Perfection and Coat: Place coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until cookies have spread and cracked on top. Though centers might appear slightly underbaked, they will firm up as they cool. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Generously dust cookies with the powdered sugar mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and to achieve the signature crinkle appearance.
  • If you prefer a thicker powdered sugar coating, include the cornstarch in the dusting mixture.
  • Substitute ube extract with purple food coloring and complementary flavoring if ube extract is unavailable.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.

Keywords: purple crinkle cookies, ube cookies, crinkle cookies, Filipino dessert, baked cookies, vibrant cookies, powdered sugar cookies

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