Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until the dough is crumbly and well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, egg, and baking powder. Stir until the rhubarb is well coated and the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the rhubarb mixture.
- For a twist, substitute half of the rhubarb with strawberries or blueberries for a mixed berry shortbread bar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg