Cookie Crusted Rhubarb Bars
Delightfully tart and irresistibly sweet, these Cookie Crusted Rhubarb Bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Featuring a buttery cookie crust and crumb topping, this recipe beautifully balances the tangy brightness of fresh rhubarb with warm hints of cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars come together effortlessly, making them a wonderful choice for busy bakers looking to create something impressive. Whether served at a springtime gathering or enjoyed as an afternoon treat, these bars are a celebration of seasonal flavors. Plus, they’re easy to slice and store, making them ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a grab-and-go indulgence. Master this simple yet sophisticated recipe to elevate your dessert game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rhubarb, diced
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining one-third of the dough for the topping.
In a medium bowl, toss the diced rhubarb with the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon until the rhubarb is well-coated.
Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
Crumble the reserved dough over the rhubarb filling to create a topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.9 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.4 g | 612% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1484 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 674.3 g | 245% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 406.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1884 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
