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Sweet Rhubarb Shortbread Bars Recipe

Irresistible Sweet Rhubarb Shortbread Bars Recipe in 5 Steps

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Sweet rhubarb shortbread bars with a buttery crust and tangy rhubarb filling.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • Shortbread Crust:
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • Filling:
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups sliced rhubarb (1/4-inch wide)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix flour, butter, and confectioners’ sugar for crust; pack into 9-inch square dish.
  3. Bake crust for 15 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Whisk brown sugar, eggs, white sugar, flour, and salt for filling until smooth.
  5. Stir in rhubarb to coat, then pour over crust.
  6. Bake 40 minutes until filling sets.
  7. Cool 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • Use fresh rhubarb for best texture.
  • Cut rhubarb evenly for consistent baking.
  • Store cooled bars in airtight container.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg