This time we decided to bring him cookies. I had a pomegranate to use up, so I quickly did a search to find a cookie recipe that uses the pomegranate arils. I wasn't sure it even existed, but something told me I saw one before. Sure enough, my Google search produced results that took me straight to one of my favorite blogs with these Pomegranate White Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Maria uses white chocolate chunks, but I prefer the white chocolate chips so I can just dump them from the bag, no messy chopping necessary. As you can see below, Judah also appreciated that I used the chips...
Right now I'm typing from 30,000 feet in the air, but I'm already thinking about that other pomegranate I picked up from the grocery store right before I left, and can't wait to make these cookies again!
Pomegranate White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla until incorporated.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Give it a quick whisk to combine. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in the oats, then the white chocolate chips. Shape 1-tablespoon sized dough balls and place 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets.
- Press (or tuck) about 6 to 8 pomegranate arils into each dough ball and reshape if needed. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are just turning golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for two minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Source: Slightly adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod
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Ashleigh says
I made these this morning! I tripled the recipe for a church event for Thanksgiving. They are EXCELLENT. I cannot wait for people to try them. My family won't stop sneaking them from the kitchen.
makayla says
wow, i just finished making the first batch and they were SO good! the other batch is in the oven right now. but these may beat my pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that i make. they were delicious! im so glad i found this recipe:)
Nikki says
Thanks, Makayla! I love these cookies!
Rhonda S. says
Just made these today...I substituted cherries for the pomegranate, delish!
Laura says
These are absolutely gorgeous! So festive and different too. I've been meaning to pick up some poms for the fruit bowl. Most certainly making these before Christmas.
Jessica @Sunny Side Up says
I never would have thought to pomegranates in a cookie, but they are so pretty, I have to try it! Love the little sneaky hand 🙂
Kelsey says
What a great combination, Nikki. I love cranberry white chocolate cookies, but these would just be above and beyond delish!
Chrissy says
I never thought to put pomegranates in cookies...genius!
And what a cute little hand Judah has 😉
Nicole, RD says
That little hand is so cute reaching for the white chocolate chips 🙂 I am definitely making these! I have a pomegranate on hand as I type 🙂
Krystal @ {Mrs. Regueiro's Plate} says
Ditto! I giggled that you put that picture up...it's so adorable. These cookies look tasty and festive! YUM!!
Blog is the New Black says
I made these last year! Delish!