Ube Christmas Crinkle Cookies

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ube powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4.Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.

5.Stir in the ube halaya until well combined, giving the mixture a beautiful purple hue.

6.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined; do not overmix.

7.Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

8.Once chilled, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough, rolling each piece into a ball.

9.Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

10.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. The cookies will puff up and then crack as they cool.

11.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.