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Purple Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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3.9 from 47 reviews

  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 2 hours 29 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

Delight in the vibrant and flavorful Purple Crinkle Cookies, featuring a unique ube extract that imparts a beautiful purple hue and a subtle sweet taste. These soft, chewy cookies have a crackled powdered sugar coating, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Perfect for any occasion, they combine classic cookie ingredients with a fun twist of flavor and color.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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 the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and ube extract gently. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the whole milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to chill and prevent spreading during baking.
  2. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cornstarch if using, for the cookie coating.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and use your hands to roll each portion into balls. The dough will be sticky, which is normal and manageable.
  4. Bake to Perfection and Coat the Cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, until the cookies have spread and the tops have beautifully cracked. They may appear slightly underbaked in the center but will continue to firm up as they cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, generously dust each cookie with the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture to achieve the signature crinkle effect and sweet coating.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight is key to achieving the perfect crinkle texture and preventing excessive spreading.
  • If you prefer a more intense purple color, increase the amount of ube extract or add a few drops of purple food coloring.
  • The optional cornstarch in the coating helps create a thicker, more pronounced crackled surface on the cookies.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar to ensure the coating adheres properly.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Filipino-inspired

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/purple-crinkle-cookies-recipe/