Description
Deliciously soft and slightly sweet cookies inspired by traditional Irish soda bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup raisins or currants
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg, then add to the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the raisins or currants until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg