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Irresistible Coconut Ube Besito Cookies
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Coconut Ube Besito Cookies

Soft, chewy, and packed with tropical flavor, these Coconut Ube Besito Cookies combine earthy sweet ube with rich coconut for a colorful bakery-style dessert. Perfect for holidays, gifting, parties, or cozy afternoons, these vibrant purple cookies are easy to make and incredibly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino Fusion
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup ube halaya (ube jam)
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • extra toasted coconut (optional topping)
  • white chocolate drizzle (optional topping)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and ube halaya.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Fold in the shredded coconut and toasted coconut flakes.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. Drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with extra toasted coconut if desired.

Notes

Use room-temperature butter for a smoother dough. Toast the coconut flakes for deeper flavor and crunch. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and chewy. Chill the dough for 20 minutes if sticky. Slightly underbake for softer centers. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.