Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- 1 ½ cups (225g) frozen rhubarb, diced small
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15ml) milk
Instructions:
- Place the frozen rhubarb in a colander to thaw for 5-10 minutes, then use paper towels to firmly pat the pieces dry.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully emulsified.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt, then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried rhubarb pieces by hand to avoid overworking the gluten.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, adding milk if necessary for consistency.
- Pipe or spread a small dollop of the frosting onto each cooled cookie.