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Ube Crinkles (Purple Yam Crinkles)

Published: May 20, 2018 · Modified: Jan 26, 2019 by Bebs Lott · This post may contain affiliate links

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Ube Crinkles are soft, moist and bursting with Ube flavors. These classic cookies with a tropical twist are so easy to make and perfect for coffee or tea time.

Ube Crinkles flavored with purple yam
Ube Crinkles

Hi, it is Bebs here again for yet another 'YAMmy' goodie. Today, we will be giving a popular cookie a delicious Pinoy twist. We're making Ube Crinkles!

Purple yam has been one of the trending food on both social media and the international food scene in recent years. I am so excited to find a good number of restaurants have enthusiastically embraced the trend and have started to incorporate this lowly tuber on their dessert selections in the form of ice creams, cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, flans, and cheesecakes.

With its rise in popularity, other parts of the globe are taking a second look at Filipino food. I am not sure if Ube will remain in fad, but one thing is for sure, it will always hold a special place in our local cuisine.

What are Crinkle Cookies?

Crinkle cookies are soft, chewy cookies coated with powdered sugar before baking to produce their unique crackled exterior. They are commonly made with chocolate but are also adapted to various flavors such as lemon, vanilla, red velvet, and ube.

Ingredients for Ube Crinkles

Good Ube crinkles start with a good ube jam. Although extracts can help enhance the ube flavor, nothing beats the natural taste of pure purple yam jam. Good Shepherd Ube Halaya is our favorite, but I am sure there are other great quality brands available in the market as well.

Of course, you can also make halaya from scratch if you like. 🙂

How to Make Ube Crinkles:

Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together sugar and vegetable oil. Add egg and beat until frothy and pale in color.

preparing ube crinkle cookie batter

Step 2: Add the ube jam and extract and continue to beat until well blended.

Whisking ingredients for ube crinkle cookies

Step 3: Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a spatula or electric mixer with dough attachment, mix until a very sticky dough forms. Add violet food color, if desired, to achieve a deep purple color.

Mixing batter for ube crinkles

Step 4: Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Alternatively, place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.

Ube crinkles batter

Step 5: Scoop a spoonful, 1 to 2 inches in diameter, of the chilled dough and drop it into a bowl of powdered sugar. Gently roll each ball in powdered sugar to thoroughly coat.

scooping batter for ube crinkles

Step 6: Place the balls on the baking sheet at least 2 inches apart. Bake in a 350°F for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Ube crinkles on a baking sheet ready to bake

Step 7: Once done, let the cookies stand for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.

Ube Crinkle Cookies

I hope you give this crinkle cookie recipe a try. Want more baking projects? Check out my Pan de Coco, Buko Pie, and Pianono posts.

Make sure to visit my blog, Foxy Folksy, for more delicious ideas. Till next time.

Ube Crinkles flavored with purple yam
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Ube Crinkles (Purple Yam Crinkles)

Ube Crinkles are soft, moist and bursting with Ube flavors. These classic cookies with a tropical twist are so easy to make and perfect for coffee or tea time.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Chilling time2 hrs
Total Time32 mins
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert, Snack
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 piece egg
  • 2 cups ube jam
  • 2 teaspoon ube extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • violet food color, optional
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream together sugar and vegetable oil. 
  • Add the egg and beat until frothy and color becomes pale. 
  • Add the ube jam and ube extract and beat again until well blended. 
  • Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix using a spatula or electric mixer with dough attachment. The dough will be very sticky. Add violet food color, if desired, to achieve a deep purple color.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Alternatively, place in the freezer for at least 2 hours. 
  • Scoop a spoonful, 1 to 2-inch in diameter, of chilled dough and drop into a bowl of powdered sugar. Roll dough in powdered sugar to thoroughly coat.
  • Arrange at least 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. 
  • Bake in a 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let the cookies stand for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.

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Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3165IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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Ube Crinkles flavored with purple yam
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  1. Jane says

    November 16, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for the recipe! I had to practice making it for the kids to bring to school for their thanksgiving. They’re supposed to bring a Philippine delicacy and this is perfect to showcase. Thank you again!!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      November 25, 2019 at 11:44 pm

      Hi Jane!! This yummy treat is perfect for that event indeed.

      Reply
  2. Gabrielle says

    June 02, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    What wull have if I'm pregnant impatient and can't wait two hours for chilling? 😂 Bc I need these now

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 09, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      Hahaha, sometimes I can't wait for two hours either because they're so good!

      Reply
  3. Gretta says

    May 23, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    Soooo good! I had this in Maui when I visited, and was so happy to find your recipe. Love the subtleness of the flavor. I'm not a sweets person, so I actually reduced the sugar by a tiny bit and it was perfect. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 09, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      You're welcome, Gretta! Enjoy.

      Reply
  4. Zenaida Valdez says

    April 20, 2019 at 4:59 am

    Made yesterday and follow exactly your recipe. My mom likes it ..she said not soo sweet and she request another batch. Now i am baking it again as per request. Thank you for sharing your easy to follow recipe

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      April 20, 2019 at 7:53 am

      Yay! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. Moms know best 🙂

      Reply
  5. Myran Julie Boston says

    March 20, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    Hi Ms. Lalaine,
    Do you have a chocolate crinkels recipe?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 21, 2019 at 5:25 am

      Hello Myran,

      Not yet but working on it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kathy says

    February 12, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    Can I use boiled/mashed ube?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      February 12, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      Yes, you can. You might need to adjust the amount of sugar as halaya is already sweetened.

      Reply
  7. Lianara says

    December 17, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    I just made this today. Followed the instruction step by step and it came out perfect! That prior comment that stated “wasn’t sweet enough” must have a really sweet tooth to think otherwise. I thought the sweetness was just perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made several batches for the holiday and it def made more than 12 cookies per batch.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 23, 2019 at 3:58 am

      Hi Lianara! I'm glad you liked the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  8. Callum Rhys says

    December 04, 2018 at 11:49 am

    Hi 👋🏽 I’m hoping to try this recipe soon, but I was curious if ube extract would be completely necessary?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 04, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      Hello Callum,

      The ube extract heightens flavor and deepens the color but you can omit it if you don't have any on hand.

      Reply
  9. Nerissa gonzalvo says

    December 03, 2018 at 2:03 am

    Can i use ube powder/purple yam powder instead of ube jam?
    Thanks for your reply..

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 04, 2018 at 10:04 pm

      Hello Nerissa,

      Yes, you can use ube powder, just reconstitute it according to the package's directions. You may also need to adjust the amount of sugar as the ube halaya is sweetened.

      Reply
  10. Lei says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Will using sugar substitute like stevia work with the recipe?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 22, 2018 at 7:12 am

      I've never tried it but I don't see why it shouldn't work. Just follow the package directions for the substitution amounts. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    September 18, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    1 star
    It actually didn’t taste like ube and wasn’t even sweet enough. I’m sorry but your recipe wasn’t great.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 19, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      I am sorry the recipe disappointed you. The sweetness of foods is subjective and my contributor, Bebs, made the recipe according to her own tastes. I hope you give the recipe another try and increase the amount of sugar if you like.

      Reply
  12. Jiryl says

    August 07, 2018 at 12:33 am

    Very exciting & interesting to cook ang mga recipes

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 07, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Rachel says

    August 06, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    Hi Lalaine
    It took me awhile to find ube jam. Does your recipe take into account the sugar already in ube jam?
    I found McCormicks ube extract but it didn’t have an expiry date, did yours have one?
    Is yours clear coloured?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 07, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      Hi Rachel,

      Yes, the ingredients have been adjusted to allow for the sweetness of the ube jam. I just checked my bottle and it does have an expiry date, it's on the top part of the back portion of the label. No, the extract is not clear, it's dark violet in color.

      Reply

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