How to Make Rhubarb Shortbread Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rhubarb shortbread bars are a delightful summer treat that combines the tartness of rhubarb with the buttery richness of shortbread. These bars are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee on a warm afternoon, and they make a wonderful addition to any picnic or potluck spread.

The base of these bars is a classic shortbread crust, made with just a few simple ingredients: flour, sugar, and butter. The buttery, crumbly texture of the shortbread provides the perfect contrast to th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups 1/4-inch slices rhubarb

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 9-inch square dish

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 1 cup flour, butter, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl; pack the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the crust hardens slightly and is very fragrant, but not yet browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk brown sugar, eggs, white sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and salt together in a bowl until completely smooth; add rhubarb and stir to coat. Pour the rhubarb mixture over the crust.
  • Bake in oven until the rhubarb mixture sets, about 40 minutes; cool at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 147mg