How to Make Irish Soda Bread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Irish soda bread cookies are a delightful treat that combines the warm, toasty flavors of traditional Irish soda bread with the sweet, buttery deliciousness of cookies. These cookies are a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making them an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The addition of raisins and caraway seeds adds a unique and delightful flavor to these cookies, making them a popular favorite among both kids and adults.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup dried currants
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and caraway in a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in currants.
  • Mix in beaten egg. Pour in buttermilk and mix with a fork to make a soft dough (may need a little more buttermilk).
  • On a floured surface, shape dough into a ball and knead lightly 5 or 6 times. Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares and triangles with a knife. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until slightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    73 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 31mg