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Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies Recipe

Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies Recipe
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These Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balance the sweetness of brown sugar with the tartness of fresh rhubarb. Soft, chewy, and incredibly flavorful, these cookies are a must-try for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream sugar and butter: In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  6. Fold in rhubarb and nuts: Fold in the chopped rhubarb and nuts if using.
  7. Bake: Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • These cookies are soft and slightly chewy with bursts of tart rhubarb.
  • You can substitute the nuts with white chocolate chips or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.

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