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πŸ’œ Ube & Cranberry Shortbread Cookies ✨

Delicious shortbread cookies infused with ube for a vibrant purple color and tart cranberries for a festive twist.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the ube halaya and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until a dough forms.
  4. Fold in the chopped dried cranberries.
  5. Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Slice the dough into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. For a stronger ube flavor, add more ube halaya.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Filipino-American fusion

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Protein: 1g