Ube Cookies With Golden Oreos

Get to know the purple yam called ube! We combine it with an old favorite—golden Oreos—for a unique cookie that's not only delicious but super easy to make.

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One of my absolute favorite flavors to work with is ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines. If you've never had ube before, it tastes similar to a cross between vanilla and pistachio. It's commonly found in desserts like ice cream, cookies, and cake.

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Popular pairings with ube include flavors like coconut and white chocolate. But today, we're making purple yam cookies mixed with chopped pieces of golden Oreos! They're super easy to make.

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The vanilla flavor really complements the ube, and every taste tester said these cookies were absolutely delicious. After making this recipe a few times, I'm confident in saying that these cookies will be among the top five in my baking rotation this year!

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Quick Recipe Overview

‌‌‌SERVINGS: ‌‌16 ube golden Oreo cookies

‌‌PREP TIME‌: ‌15 minutes

‌‌‌‌‌‌BAKE TIME: ‌‌10–13 minutes‌

‌‌‌TOTAL TIME: ‌‌25 minutes

Things You'll Need

  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 1/8 cup dark brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 3 Tbsp. ube halaya

  • 1 1/2 tsp. ube extract

  • 10 golden Oreos, crushed, plus more for topping

1. Mix the butter and sugars

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/8 cup dark brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until combined.

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2. Stir in egg and ube

Add an egg, 3 tablespoons ube halaya, and 1 1/2 teaspoons ube extract. Mix until smooth.

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3. Mix in the dry ingredients

Stir in all of the dry ingredients (except for the golden Oreos) until most dry spots are gone.

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4. Fold in the golden Oreos

Fold in the golden Oreos until they are spread throughout the batter.

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5. Scoop the batter

Scoop the batter (about 2 to 3 tablespoons for each ball) and place them on a lined baking sheet about 3 to 4 inches apart. Top them with more crushed golden Oreos or a whole Oreo.

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6. Bake the cookies

Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until the edges are set. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to fully cool.

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Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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Looking for more ube recipes? Check out our Ube Ditto Marshmallows!

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