Description
These Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced with sweet and tangy rhubarb flavor, making them an ideal springtime treat.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened (Salted butter can be used; reduce added salt.)
- 3/4 cup Light brown sugar, packed (Dark brown sugar can be substituted for a deeper flavor.)
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (Can use all brown sugar but cookies may spread more.)
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups All purpose flour (Measure carefully; too much flour makes dry cookies.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder (Gives lift and keeps them tender.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Rhubarb, finely diced (Fresh or frozen both work (thaw frozen and drain).)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- For fresh rhubarb, dice it into small, pea-sized pieces. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it, drain in a sieve for 10 minutes, and gently blot with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy and lighter in color.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until no dry flour remains.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently to avoid overmixing. If the dough feels very soft, chill it for 20-30 minutes.
Baking
- Scoop dough into balls about 1.5 tablespoons each and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, pulling them out when the edges are set but the centers look slightly underdone.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. For freezing, freeze in a single layer before placing in a freezer bag. Thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Spring