Craving a guilt-free dessert? Time to add this recipe to your list of favorite cookies! These pomegranate molasses cookies are perfectly chewy and tart and best matched with a warm cup of coffee. If you love your cookies with crisp edges and chewy centers, this one’s for you! Pomegranate Molasses Cookies are a holiday delicacy in many Middle Eastern countries, but can be enjoyed all year round. Though this recipe is slightly labor intensive, the end result is a sweet and tangy cookie that’s jam-packed with wholesome ingredients.
What Are Pomegranate Molasses Cookies?
These cookies are similar in texture to oat and coconut oatmeal cookies. The cookie dough is creamy and sweet, and the finished product will remind you of oatmeal raisin cookies with a slight tang.
The ingredients used in these cookies are simple, yet there’s a lot of depth in the flavors. Unlike many other cookies and cakes with sweet syrup or jam filling, the cookie dough is filled with pomegranate molasses instead!
How Long Can You Keep Pomegranate Molasses Cookies?
These cookies will stay fresh if left covered at room temperature for up to a week. Alternatively, you could also freeze the cookie dough, which keeps for up to 3 months in the freezer as long as it’s stored in an airtight container away from moisture. However, you may have trouble keeping these cookies around for long. They’ll be gone well before you know it!
How to Make Pomegranate Molasses Cookies
This recipe requires only 15 minutes of baking time. The first step is to whisk your dry ingredients together. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, ginger and salt. In a separate bowl, add your eggs, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and molasses until well incorporated. Once that’s done, combine the dry ingredients with the wet mix and mix until a dough forms.
Now comes the fun part. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized dough rounds. After that, place them on your baking sheet and put them in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Serve them hot with a glass of cold milk and you’ll see why these are a hit!
How to Use Pomegranate Molasses Cookies
Pomegranate Molasses Cookies are a delicious holiday treat, but you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy them. They’re also perfect for breakfast on a weekend morning. Try serving them with a glass of cold milk and your favorite seasonal fruits like pears, apples, or even pomegranate arils! You can also pair them with a cup of coffee or tea.
