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Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies

Brown Sugar Rhubarb Cookies
Prep
10 min
Cook
14 min
Serves
24

Ingredients

  • 1 cuplight brown sugar - adds sweetness and a moist texture.
  • 1/2 cupbutter (softened - provides richness and flavor.)
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract - enhances the overall aroma.
  • 1large egg - binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 3/4 cupsall-purpose flour - forms the cookie structure.
  • 1 teaspooncinnamon - gives a subtle spice hint.
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt - balances the sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda - helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder - ensures proper rise.
  • 1 cupfinely diced rhubarb - introduces a tart contrast.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together the light brown sugar and softened butter until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and egg, continuing to beat until well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Fold in the finely diced rhubarb until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  5. 5

    Using a cookie scoop, form 1-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are just set and slightly golden.

  7. 7

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.