Description
Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any occasion. These chewy cookies combine the rich taste of light brown sugar with the tangy freshness of finely diced rhubarb, delivering an irresistible treat that will have your friends and family coming back for more. With straightforward preparation steps, this recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Whether you serve them as a snack, dessert, or packaged as gifts, these cookies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Add flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder to the wet mixture; mix until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in the diced rhubarb until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls of dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg