<- Back To Recipes
Coconut Macaroons with Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

cookies coconut strawberry rhubarb

Coconut Macaroons with Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble

A twist on traditional coconut macaroons, these chewy cookies are filled with a sweet strawberry and rhubarb crumble.

Coconut Macaroons with Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberry-rhubarb crumble (see below for recipe)

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and mix until well combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch of space between each cookie.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  6. While cookies are baking, prepare strawberry-rhubarb crumble by mixing sliced strawberries, cut rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl.
  7. Add the softened butter to the strawberry mixture and mix until combined.
  8. Remove cookies from oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, sandwich a spoonful of strawberry-rhubarb crumble between two macaroons.

Notes:

These coconut macaroons with strawberry and rhubarb crumble are perfect for springtime or as a unique dessert for your next dinner party! The combination of chewy coconut cookies and sweet-tart strawberry-rhubarb filling will have everyone asking for seconds.