Ube Crinkle Cookies

Instructions

1. 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. 2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. 3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and ube halaya (or ube extract) until fully incorporated and the dough is a uniform purple color.
4. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. 5. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll.
6. 6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. 7. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Place the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in another shallow bowl.
8. 8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, then roll each ball first in granulated sugar and then generously in powdered sugar.
9. 9. Place on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
10. 10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will develop their characteristic crackly crust as they cool.