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Mom’s Rhubarb Oatmeal Cookies

Delight in Mom’s Rhubarb Oatmeal Cookies for Spring Joy

Enjoy Mom’s Rhubarb Oatmeal Cookies—a delicious blend of tangy rhubarb and hearty oats, perfect for springtime snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar can substitute with maple syrup or date paste
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Fruit and Extras
  • 2 cups Rhubarb diced
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • 1 cup Nuts (optional) e.g., walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), with the oven rack in the center position.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract and blend until creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced rhubarb, raisins, and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Portion dough onto a lined baking sheet and flatten slightly, leaving space between cookies.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, monitoring for golden edges and soft centers.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in a loosely covered container to maintain crispness. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.

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