Coconut Ube Besito Cookies (Printable View)
Bite-sized treats combining sweet coconut and vibrant purple ube in tender, shareable cookies.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins & Coating
09 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
10 - 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (for rolling)
11 - 2 tablespoons ube extract (optional, for color and flavor)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg, ube halaya, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Add ube extract if using for deeper color and flavor.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in the sweetened shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in desiccated coconut to coat completely.
08 - Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the bottoms.
10 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These little cookies pack an incredible flavor punch that will make your taste buds dance with joy
- They come together so quickly you can have fresh baked happiness in under 40 minutes
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- Slightly underbaking is the secret to perfectly chewy cookies that hold their shape
- Room temperature ingredients mix together so much better than cold ones
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- The ube extract is worth seeking out online for that vibrant purple color everyone loves