Ube Crinkle Cookies Recipe - (Gluten Free)

Ube crinkles (also called purple yam crinkles) are a very sweet and satisfying cookie that originates from the Philippines.

These cookies are rolled in icing sugar, which give them their telltale “crinkle”. The key making these really pop is ube halaya (mashed purple yam), which can be found in the refrigerated section of most Filipino grocery stores. The ube helps balance out the sweetness, making this a unique cookie that is sure to please! Enjoy 💜

The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 7-8 minutes

Total Time: 22-23 minutes

Yield: 22-24 gluten free ube crinkle cookies

Cooking Utensils

Spatula
2 large bowls
Whisk - OR - Upright mixer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1/2 cup (113g) salted butter
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (160g) ube halaya
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 cup (130g) flour
- If using gluten free flour without xanthan gum, add 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup (120g) icing sugar
- This is for rolling
*Optional: 1 tsp ube extract

Instructions

In one bowl, mix together 1 cup (200g) sugar, 1/2 cup (113g) butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, [Optional] 1 tsp ube extract (these are the wet ingredients)
Add in 1 egg, and mix well
Stir in 1/2 cup (160g) ube halaya
In another bowl, mix together 1 cup (130g) flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt (these are the dry ingredients)
Slowly pour 1/4 portions of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined
Gently stir all of the ingredients together until just blended
Grease a baking pan with cooking spray - OR - put parchment paper down on a baking pan
Take out golf ball sized portions of dough, and roll them together between your palms to make a circular shape
Briefly roll each ball of dough in 1 cup (120g) icing sugar, until well coated
Place each ball of dough onto the baking pan
Bake the ube crinkle cookies in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 7-8 minutes
Take them out of the oven, and let them cool for at least 20 minutes before consuming (or don’t… no judgement)
Enjoy!