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Summary
I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling peeking through the dough. Try making these special cookies and watch the smiles appear. —Pauline Bondy, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons water, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. (Dough will be sticky.) , For filling, combine the rhubarb, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce