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Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies

Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies: Sweet, Chewy Spring Delight

Delightful Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies combine tangy rhubarb with rich brown sugar for a chewy spring treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar dark brown preferred
  • ½ cup Butter softened
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Rhubarb finely diced, dry
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Strawberries
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
  • 1 cup Frozen Rhubarb thawed and well-drained

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and brown sugar, then beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  3. Add the large egg and mix until fully incorporated (about 1 minute).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the finely diced rhubarb, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart, and lightly flatten each mound.
  8. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure rhubarb is dry and butter is softened for the best texture.

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