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Irish Soda Bread Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Irish Soda Bread Cookies to Savor

These Irish Soda Bread Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic soda bread, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You can use whole wheat flour for a denser cookie.
  • 0.5 cups sugar Try brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 0.75 cups buttermilk Can substitute with milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 0.5 cups butter Melted; coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.
  • 0.75 cups raisins or currants Chocolate chips can be used for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds Optional; infuses the dough with earthiness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Irish Soda Bread Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Melt ½ cup of butter and let it cool slightly before adding it with ¾ cup of buttermilk. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
  3. Gently fold in ¾ cup of raisins or currants into the dough using a spatula.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Portion the dough onto the sheet.
  5. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
  6. Remove the baking sheet and let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them moist. They will stay fresh for up to a week.

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