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Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies

Chewy Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies for Sweet Spring Vibes

These Chewy Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies beautifully blend sweet and tart flavors, perfect for springtime cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar offers a milder taste.
  • ½ cup Butter Softened for easier mixing.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder for structure.
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Half can be substituted with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon May be substituted with nutmeg.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for a well-rounded taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Freshness is key for best results.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder Freshness is key for best results.
  • 1 cup Rhubarb Finely diced; can use frozen but drain excess moisture.
For Optional Mix-Ins
  • White Chocolate Chips Enhances the cookie experience.
  • Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and prepare baking sheets.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the diced rhubarb until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later. For optimal results, do not overmix the dough.

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