Description
These Irish Soda Bread Cookies offer a delicious twist on the classic Irish soda bread recipe. Soft, buttery, and loaded with raisins and optional pecans, they’re the perfect treat for any time of the day. Easy to make and bursting with Irish flavors, these cookies will become your new favorite comfort snack.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup raisins or currants
¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using).
- Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the wet ingredients: pour in the buttermilk, crack in the egg, and add vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the raisins (or currants) and optional chopped pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To make these cookies more tender, avoid overmixing the dough.
You can replace raisins with dried cranberries or chopped apricots for variety.
For a more indulgent treat, add white or dark chocolate chips to the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Irish-inspired treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 16 cookies
