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    Home » Blog » Desserts

    Rhubarb Cookies

    Published: Jun 1, 2022 · Modified: Jun 2, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 6 Comments

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    These rhubarb cookies are sweet, tangy, and almost certainly a cookie like you’ve never had before. If you love rhubarb desserts, you’ll love this rhubarb cookie recipe.

    Closeup shot of hand holding rhubarb cookie.

    Over the years, I’ve made all kinds of rhubarb desserts. From breads to pies, I’ve made hundreds of rhubarb sweets. These cookies are a new twist on rhubarb sweets.

    Rhubarb Cookie Recipe

    This was inspired by my blueberry rhubarb pie and rhubarb coffee cake recipe on this site. They all pair well with this amazing oreo frappuccino or our cloud coffee recipe.

    Ingredients

    You’ll only need basic baking ingredients to make this recipe. Outside of the rhubarb, you probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now.

    • brown sugar
    • butter
    • egg
    • flour
    • cinnamon
    • salt
    • baking soda
    • baking powder
    • rhubarb

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    It only takes three steps to make these cookies. Talk about easy!

    Step 1: Prepare your Dough

    In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, and egg together. Add flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat well until dough forms.

    Step 2: Add the Rhubarb

    Add rhubarb and beat again.

    Step 3: Bake your Cookies

    Form balls of dough and place them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake.

    Hint: Depending on the water content of your rhubarb, more flour may be necessary.  This will also affect the baking time.

    Closeup shot of rhubarb cookies stacked atop one another on the counter.

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this rhubarb cookie recipe.

    • Butter – Use margarine in a pinch
    • Cinnamon – Cardamom, ginger, nutmeg are great substitutes

    Variations

    Want to personalize this rhubarb cookie recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Extract – Add a teaspoon of vanilla, lemon or mint to the batter to alter the flavor nicely
    • Add Chips – Add white chocolate chips or caramel chips
    • Craisins – Add some cranberry raisins or raisins
    • Nuts – Almonds, pecans, or shredded coconut
    • Tart Fruit – Raspberries, lemon and apples are the perfect tart substitute for rhubarb or to be used in combination with
    • Sweet Fruit – Consider using less rhubarb and adding some strawberries, blackberries and blueberries to add additional sweetness

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this collection of assorted cookies.

    Equipment

    You’ll only need a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make these cookies.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Whisk
    • Spoon
    • Mixing bowl
    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • Cookie sheet

    Storage

    Store these cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to a year.

    Tips

    This is one of the easiest cookie recipes you’ll ever make. That being said, there are a couple of things to remember to make them the best they can possibly be.

    • When measuring flour, don’t scoop directly from the container. Instead, spoon the flour loosely into the measuring cup and then level it off with a knife. This ensures the proper measure.
    • Unlike flour, you want to pack your brown sugar extremely well when measuring it to ensure the proper measure.
    • Be sure your cookies are completely cool before placing them in your container to prevent condensation.
    Rhubarb cookies stacked atop one another with bite taken out of the topmost cookie

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this rhubarb cookie recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about rhubarb cookies.

    Why is rhubarb used in desserts?

    The tang of rhubarb makes a great counterpoint to the sweetness of pies, cookies, cakes, and sweet bread.

    How long are these cookies good?

    They’ll last for up to two weeks at room temperature or up to a year in the freezer.

    How do you freeze cookies?

    Place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze for up to a year.

    More Cookie Recipes

    Do you like cookies? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Dulce de Leche Cookies
    • Cookie Monster Cookies
    • Summer Cookie Recipes

    Rhubarb Cookies

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Rhubarb Cookies

    This rhubarb cookie recipe is so easy and so delicious. Rhubarb cookies are sweet with a delicious added tang. A cookie everyone will love!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 75 kcal

    Equipment

    • rimmed baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup butter softened
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 ¾ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 cup rhubarb finely diced

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients.
    • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, and egg together.
      Brown sugar, butter and an egg placed in a large mixing bowl to be mixed.
    • Add flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat well until dough forms.
      Flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder added to the large mixing bowl.
    • Add rhubarb and beat again.
      Rhubarb added to the large mixing bowl.
    • Using a 1-inch cookie dough scoop, form balls of dough and place them on a greased cookie sheet. These cookies will spread.
      A 1 inch cookie dough scoop is used to form balls of the dough.
    • Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes or until baked through.
      Cookie dough placed on a prepared baking sheet.
    • Allow to cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
      Baked cooked cooling on a baking sheet.
    • Then place on a rack until cool completely.
      A rhubarb cookie held up by a spatula.
    • Serve.
      Rhubarb cookies stacked vertically like a tower on the counter.
    • Enjoy!
      Closeup photo of a hand holding a rhubarb cookie.
    • Every bite!
      Closeup photo of rhubarb cookies stacked vertically on a counter top. The top most cookie is half eaten.

    Notes

    Depending on the water content of your rhubarb, more flour may be necessary. This will also affect the baking time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Julie C

      June 28, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      My cookies didn’t really get flat. Maybe it’s because I had some big chunks of brown sugar that just wouldn’t break down and I kept beating the first mixture trying to make them smaller? I enjoy a nice flat, crispy cookie, but these were quite puffy and soft. Very tasty though!

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      • Karin and Ken

        June 30, 2022 at 8:14 am

        I’m glad you thought they were tasty. I’m sorry they’re not the type of cookie you’re looking for! Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy more! I try my best! Enjoy your day. Karin

    2. Marlene

      June 13, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t recommend these rhubarb cookies enough best I’ve ever tried

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        June 13, 2022 at 10:35 pm

        Well thank you! I could not agree with you more! I love these cookies too! All the best. Karin

    3. Cindy

      June 13, 2022 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      We absolutely love these cookies Best rhubarb cookies we’ve ever eaten thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        June 14, 2022 at 2:53 am

        As always you’re most welcome! Glad you enjoyed them as much as we all do! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! All the best. Karin

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