Ube Monster Cookies
These delightful Ube Monster Cookies are not only visually stunning with their vibrant purple hue, but they also bring a burst of deliciousness with the unique flavor of purple sweet potatoes. A perfect treat for kids and adults alike, these cookies are ideal for parties, Halloween, or any festive gathering. Each cookie is adorned with white chocolate chips for eyes and a dab of dark chocolate for pupils, turning them into adorable little monsters that will charm everyone. Whip up a batch and share the spooky fun with family and friends!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (measured)
baking powder
1 teaspoon (measured)
coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
unsalted butter
1/2 cup (softened)
light brown sugar
1/4 cup (packed)
granulated sugar
1 cup, divided (measured)
egg
1 (beaten)
cooked mashed purple sweet potato (ube) or ube jam
1/2 cup (prepared)
ube flavoring
1 teaspoon (measured)
purple food coloring
1-3 drops (as needed)
white chocolate chips
as needed (for decoration)
dark chocolate chips
as needed (for decoration)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ube Monster Cookies?
Ube Monster Cookies are vibrant purple cookies made with purple sweet potato, decorated with chocolate chip eyes to look like adorable monsters.
What gives these cookies their distinctive purple color?
The color comes from a combination of cooked mashed purple sweet potato (ube), ube flavoring, and a few drops of purple food coloring.
Can I use ube jam instead of fresh purple sweet potato?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 1/2 cup of cooked mashed purple sweet potato or 1/2 cup of ube jam.
How are the monster eyes made for these cookies?
The eyes are created using white chocolate chips for the eyeballs and a small dab of dark chocolate for the pupils.
Is ube flavoring necessary for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of ube flavoring to enhance the unique flavor and aroma of the purple sweet potato.
What occasions are these cookies best for?
They are perfect for Halloween, kids' parties, or any festive gathering where you want a fun and colorful dessert.
How much flour is required?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of measured all-purpose flour.
What kind of butter should I use?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter.
Do I need both brown and white sugar?
Yes, you need 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar, which is used in divided portions.
Should the egg be beaten before adding it to the dough?
Yes, the recipe specifies using one beaten egg.
How many drops of food coloring should I add?
You should add 1-3 drops of purple food coloring as needed to reach your desired intensity of purple.
What type of salt is recommended?
The recipe suggests using 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt.
Is baking powder or baking soda used?
This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking powder as the leavening agent.
How do you prepare the purple sweet potato?
The sweet potato should be cooked and mashed until smooth before being added to the cookie dough.
Can kids help make these cookies?
Yes, these are family-friendly cookies that are fun for kids to help decorate, especially when adding the monster eyes.
What is the flavor profile of ube cookies?
They have a unique, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor characteristic of the purple yam, complemented by the sweetness of chocolate.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 ingredients in total, including the chocolate chips used for decoration.
What type of chocolate chips are used for the pupils?
Dark chocolate chips are used to create the pupils on the white chocolate chip eyes.
Does the recipe contain nuts?
Based on the provided ingredients, this recipe does not contain nuts.
Are these cookies soft or crunchy?
While not explicitly stated, the inclusion of mashed sweet potato and softened butter typically results in a softer, tender cookie texture.
Is this a good recipe for a Halloween party?
Absolutely, the monster theme and spooky purple color make them an ideal treat for Halloween.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe falls under the categories of cookies and desserts.
Can I use salted butter instead?
The recipe calls for unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, you may want to reduce the additional coarse salt.
How much ube flavoring is used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ube flavoring.
Is light brown sugar necessary?
Yes, 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar is used to provide moisture and a hint of molasses flavor.
Are these cookies visually appealing?
Yes, they are described as visually stunning due to their vibrant purple hue.
Do I need to measure the chocolate chips exactly?
No, the chocolate chips are used for decoration as needed to create the monster faces.
What is the main ingredient that makes them 'Monster' cookies?
The white and dark chocolate chips used to create 'eyes' are what give them their monster appearance.
Is the flour sifted or measured?
The recipe indicates that the 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour should be measured.
Can I skip the purple food coloring?
You can skip it, but the cookies may be a more muted purple rather than the vibrant hue shown in the description.