Purple Sweet Potato Creature Cookies Recipe

Name: Purple Sweet Potato Creature Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar, divided; 1 egg; 1/2 cup cooked mashed purple sweet potato, (ube), or ube jam; 1 teaspoon ube flavoring; 1 -3 drop purple food coloring, as needed; white chocolate chips; dark chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 egg
1/2 cup cooked mashed purple sweet potato, (ube), or ube jam
1 teaspoon ube flavoring
1 -3 drop purple food coloring, as needed
white chocolate chips
dark chocolate chips

1
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
2
In mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter, light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until well combined. Add mashed ube or ube jam, ube flavoring and food coloring to reach desired hue.
3
Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
4
Form dough into a disc and wrap well with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using 2 tablespoon scoop, form dough into balls and roll in remaining granulated sugar. Bake cookies, 12 per tray, 14-16 minutes until just set. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
6
Insert white chocolate chips, point side down, into cookies to form eyes and finish with a drop of melted dark chocolate to form pupils.

676

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Purple Sweet Potato Creature Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Purple Sweet Potato Creature Cookies

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