Description
These Irish Soda Bread Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic soda bread, transformed into sweet, tender treats perfect for any occasion. With a hint of cinnamon, plump raisins, and crunchy walnuts, these cookies are a must-try for St. Patrick’s Day or a cozy afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in butter: Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Combine and bake: Gently fold in the raisins and walnuts if using. Drop dough onto the baking sheet, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are a sweet twist on traditional Irish soda bread.
- You can use dried cranberries in place of raisins.
- Plain yogurt or milk with lemon juice can be used as a buttermilk substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg