05/08/2026
Buttery Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
🛒 Ingredients:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2️⃣ In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
4️⃣ Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust. Set aside the remaining dough for topping.
5️⃣ In another bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the rhubarb is evenly coated.
6️⃣ Spread the rhubarb filling evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
7️⃣ Crumble the reserved shortbread dough over the rhubarb filling to create a topping.
8️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
9️⃣ Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):
Calories: 195 kcal
Protein: 1.8 g
Carbohydrates: 29.1 g
Fat: 11.7 g