Description
Sweet brown sugar rhubarb cookies blend tangy fruit with rich caramel undertones for a delightful seasonal treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies a perfect companion to afternoon tea or a midday snack that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup finely diced rhubarb
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Cream the rich brown sugar with softened butter, infusing vanilla extract and a single egg using an electric mixer until achieving a smooth, fluffy consistency.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients – flour, ground cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder – into the creamy mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold chopped rhubarb pieces throughout the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to shape uniform dough balls, spacing them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for a delicate golden hue and fully set texture.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for two minutes, which helps them set and prevents crumbling.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to cool completely and achieve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Gently fold rhubarb into the dough to prevent over-mixing and maintain cookie texture.
- Consider chopping rhubarb into smaller, uniform pieces for even distribution and consistent baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Slightly underbake cookies for a softer, chewier texture, as they will continue to set while cooling on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg