Meg's Irish Soda Bread Cookies

Soft, tender, and bursting with nostalgic Irish charm, *Meg's Irish Soda Bread Cookies* are the perfect fusion of a classic soda bread loaf and a chewy cookie treat. Crafted with tangy buttermilk, sweet raisins or currants, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies boast a delicate crumb and subtle sweetness, enhanced by a sprinkle of coarse sugar for extra texture. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe uses cold, cubed butter for a rustic, flaky bite reminiscent of traditional Irish baking. Whether served warm with tea or as an easy grab-and-go snack, these cookies capture the spirit of soda bread in a delightfully bite-sized form—ideal for St. Patrick’s Day or as a year-round crowd-pleaser. Add these to your recipe rotation for a taste of Ireland with every nibble!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cup raisins or currants
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for topping, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the raisins or currants, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

If desired, sprinkle the tops of each cookie with coarse sugar for added texture and sweetness.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(960.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3197.0

Total Fat 113.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 498.0mg	0%
Sodium 1555.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 509.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 256.5g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 148.9IU	0%
Calcium 362.6mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1572.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 62.7%