Irish Soda Bread Cookies
Soft, tangy Irish Soda Bread Cookies Recipe with currants and buttermilk flavor. Easy drop cookies blending Irish baking tradition with cookie convenience.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or Bisquick)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup currants or raisins plumped in hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Mix buttermilk, egg, and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in currants and optional caraway.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sheets; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool on racks.
Notes
- Chill dough for better shape.
- Use cold ingredients for tenderness.
- Perfect with tea or as Irish Christmas Cookies.