Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking.

Prepare your baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to promote even baking.

Beat together the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth. This process should take about 3-5 minutes and is key to achieving a soft texture in your cookies.

Incorporate egg and vanilla: Add in your egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.

Add ube halaya and ube extract: Stir in the ube halaya (purple yam jam) and optional ube extract. This step not only adds flavor but also gives the dough a beautiful purple hue. Mix until the batter is smooth and evenly colored.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. These ingredients are essential for the cookie structure and proper rise.

Set aside the dry mixture: Once the dry ingredients are well-mixed, set the bowl aside until you’re ready to combine them with the wet ingredients.

Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula or mixer until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense cookies.

Check the dough texture: The dough should be thick and slightly sticky, but easy to handle.

Fold in the white chocolate chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. The creamy sweetness of the chips balances the earthy ube flavor.

Scoop out dough portions: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into balls about 1.5 tablespoons in size. Place each dough ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them. This spacing allows the cookies to spread evenly as they bake.

Bake for 10-12 minutes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be golden brown, and the centers should still look soft and slightly underbaked. This is key to achieving soft and chewy cookies.

Allow cooling on the baking sheet: After baking, let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes. This helps them firm up before transferring.

Transfer to a wire rack: Once they’ve cooled slightly, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from becoming too soft and ensures they hold their shape.

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Enjoy your soft, chewy Ube White Chocolate Chip Cookies! With the perfect balance of rich ube flavor and sweet white chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. They’re simple to make and sure to impress friends and family with their unique twist on a classic favorite.