Description
Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweetness and tartness, making them the perfect treat for any gathering. The chewy texture from brown sugar harmonizes beautifully with the fresh rhubarb, creating a cookie that is both unique and irresistible. Easy to prepare, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be tailored to suit your taste by adding nuts or chocolate chips. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or served warm with ice cream, these cookies will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Perfect for tea parties, family gatherings, or simply as an afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to impress everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup finely diced rhubarb
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and egg using an electric mixer until well combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder to the mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the finely diced rhubarb until it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls of dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg