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Frosted Rhubarb Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Ann Marie Moch

"'Since these cookies freeze well, I make a lot of them during rhubarb season,' says field editor Ann Marie Moch of Kintyre, North Dakota. 'They are best when you use young tender stalks.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 16 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  2. Stir in rhubarb and coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies. Store in the refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2007 by Ashlee
Oh my gosh! I never post reviews for anything, but I got SO many compliments on these I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by britishcolumbiagirl
Yummy!! These cookies are a huge hit with my family, although I didn't use coconut as I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by freetochange
Because so many people commented that the rhubarb flavor was not that intense I made a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2008 by AuntieJ
What a fantastic way to use rhubarb! I made these last night and froze them unfrosted for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by PLONGSTOCKING
These are very good cookies, just wish the rhubarb flavor was more intense. I'll use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by Marne
I really like these cookies - it's nice making something different with rhubarb! Mine turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by ccdse
This recipe is a favorite with many people here. I do not use the cream cheese frosting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by sassisue
These are awesome cookies! I did not add the coconut as my family does not like it. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by Cowgirl
Everyone I shared these cookies with loved them. I did not frost them. We enjoyed the tart... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by AUNTIE JUNE
I have never heard of Rhubarb Cookies before so thought with all the good reviews I'd try... MORE

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