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Ube Crinkle Sandwich Cookies with Creamy Coconut Filling

Ube Crinkle Sandwich Cookies with Creamy Coconut Filling Delight

Delight in Ube Crinkle Sandwich Cookies with Creamy Coconut Filling, a tropical treat with earthiness and sweetness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Ube Halaya Main flavor source; substitute with ube extract if needed.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Foundation for both cookies and filling.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar for a different flavor twist.
  • 2 pieces Eggs Use room temperature eggs for best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Used for rolling and sweetening the filling.
Cream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Heavy cream mixed with coconut extract can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Purple Food Coloring Enhances visual appeal; optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and blend in ube halaya.
  2. Sift in all-purpose flour and mix until just combined to form cookie dough.
  3. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with powdered sugar. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Beat together softened butter and sifted powdered sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in coconut cream until smooth.
  7. Spread or pipe coconut filling onto a cooled cookie, top with another cookie, and repeat for all cookies.
  8. Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving. Store unfilled cookies at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies bring joy to any gathering and can be paired with other tropical treats for a dessert combo.

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