Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy cookies feature tart rhubarb and sweet brown sugar for a delicious seasonal snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 280 g all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 170 g unsalted butter, softened
06 - 200 g packed light brown sugar
07 - 50 g granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Rhubarb

10 - 150 g fresh rhubarb, finely diced

→ Optional Add-ins

11 - 60 g chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold in the diced rhubarb and optional nuts or cinnamon, being careful not to overmix.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared trays, spacing about 5 cm apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients with easy fresh add-ins
  • Showcases fresh rhubarb for a unique tangy-sweet flavor
  • Quick enough for a weeknight bake
  • Soft in the center with golden edges
02 -
  • Brown sugar rhubarb cookies are loaded with seasonal fruit
  • Rhubarb pairs beautifully with buttery and nutty flavors
  • Cookies keep their chewy centers for days
03 -
  • Refrigerate the dough for thirty minutes before baking for extra chewiness
  • Make sure your butter is truly softened for easy creaming and the best texture
  • Always taste your rhubarb raw before using If it tastes extremely sour sprinkle the chopped pieces with a little sugar before mixing into the dough

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