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Strawberry Rhubarb Swirl Sugar Cookies

Strawberry Rhubarb Swirl Sugar Cookies to Brighten Your Day

Delight in Strawberry Rhubarb Swirl Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat for sunny days and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
  • 1 cup Chopped Strawberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Chopped Rhubarb About 2 stalks, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Cane Sugar
  • 1 Juice of Lemon Enhances flavors
For the Sugar Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for cookie base structure
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Helps create a soft texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 cup Granulated Cane Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes moisture
  • 1 Large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 Egg Yolk Enhances richness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water Adjusts dough consistency

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for 3-5 minutes until thick. Pour onto parchment-lined sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until nutty and golden. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended to create the cookie dough base.
  4. In a stand mixer, mix the sugars, egg, and yolk on medium speed until frothy. Add cooled brown butter, vanilla extract, and cold water. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in half of the frozen jam, creating swirls in the dough. The mixture should be thick.
  6. Scoop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Swirl remaining jam into the tops. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes if warm.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Bang the baking sheet on the stovetop three times, then continue baking for an additional 4-5 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Let cookies cool on sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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