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 flour, ube powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3.In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

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

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

6.Fold in the white chocolate chips gently with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

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

8.Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.

9.Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with festive Christmas sprinkles for decoration.

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 continue to firm up as they cool.

11.Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.