Description
Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies are a delightful mix of tart rhubarb and rich brown sugar, resulting in a chewy, flavorful treat. The tangy rhubarb balances out the sweetness of the brown sugar, making these cookies the perfect combination of flavors for spring or summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rhubarb, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb and oats, mixing gently until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk after cooling.
- Make sure to chop the rhubarb finely so it distributes evenly throughout the dough.
- For a twist, you can substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg