Ube Bars Recipe

Start by making the dough. Pre-heat oven to 340 degrees F or 170 degrees C.

In a large bowl, combine water, milk powder, white sugar, baking powder, salt, all-purpose flour, and butter. Mix well until fully combined and a dough is formed.

Place the dough in a greased baking pan lined with parchment paper. Stretch it evenly using your hands, a spoon, or a rolling pin.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. (Baking time and temperature depends on the oven you used)

Remove from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Let it cool and cut into rectangles or bars. (I cut them into 7 x 2 1/2 cm bars.) Set aside.

Meanwhile, to make the syrup, in a small saucepan, mix the water, condensed milk, ube flavor, ube powder, and cornstarch. Add some ube food coloring if you want a darker purple color.

Turn on the stove and set to medium heat. Place the saucepan over the heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Keep stirring until the mixture slightly thickens. Remove from the heat, transfer to a clean bowl, set aside, and let it cool.

To assemble, soak the bars in the ube syrup. Shake it gently to let excess syrup drip back into the bowl.

Using tongs, roll the bars in the desiccated coconut making sure all sides are coated. Transfer the ube bars to a plate and serve with your favorite drink!