Ube Coconut Vegan Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, vibrant cookies blending ube’s earthy sweetness with nutty coconut in a plant-based delight.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam) or ube puree
09 - 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (almond, oat, or soy)
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine melted coconut oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well blended and smooth.
04 - Add ube halaya or puree, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Stir until fully incorporated and uniformly purple.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Gently fold shredded coconut into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
08 - Place sugar-coated balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball with palm or glass bottom.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Cookies will firm as they cool.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vibrant purple color makes these instant conversation starters at any gathering
  • Coconut oil keeps them incredibly tender while adding subtle tropical notes
  • They stay soft for days, making them perfect for gift giving or meal prep
02 -
  • Overmixed dough creates tough cookies, so stop folding the second you see no more white flour streaks
  • If your ube halaya is especially thick, warming it slightly for 30 seconds makes it blend more smoothly
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to handle, but dont skip the sugar coating
  • A glass with a flat bottom dipped in sugar creates perfectly uniform flattened cookies

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