Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of rhubarb cookies, where sweet and tart harmoniously blend in each buttery bite. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms fresh rhubarb into delightful cookies that evoke nostalgia and comfort. Perfect for any occasion, these colorful treats are sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh rhubarb, diced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dice the fresh rhubarb into small pieces and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced rhubarb.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg