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Rhubarb Dream Bars with Buttery Shortbread Crust

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Make these tangy sweet bars featuring a bright rhubarb filling over a rich, buttery shortbread dessert crust. This seasonal baking recipe is simple and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting/topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in 2 cups of flour and salt until just combined and crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
  5. Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, 1 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Toss gently to coat the rhubarb.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract together. Pour the egg mixture over the rhubarb and stir until everything is coated.
  7. Pour the rhubarb filling evenly over the warm, partially baked crust.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of flour lightly over the top of the filling.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out by the parchment overhang and cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For the best texture, allow the bars to cool completely before slicing; this prevents the filling from running.
  • If you do not have fresh rhubarb, you can substitute with frozen rhubarb, but do not thaw it before using.
  • This recipe makes a wonderful seasonal baking treat perfect for potlucks.

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