Irish Soda Bread Cookies Recipe

Reviews More Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 03, 2005

I did not roll out these cookies....I skipped the kneading on the floured surface completely as I wanted an easy cookie to make. I used a 1 tablespoon scoop, and scooped the dough so that it would be quicker. The cookies were baked approximately 12 minutes, then I let them sit for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing. They tasted like slightly richer shortbread cookies, with a hint of sweetness. I substituted raising for currants and omitted the carraway as they were for DH's office potluck and I thought many would prefer without. His coworkers ate them all up...and sadly I only had one cookie myself to test them after they came out of the oven. Everyone loved them.

—CHRISTY7795

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 25, 2004

These were OK but I would prefer just making plain old Irish soda bread. In fact it is less work to make the bread instead of the cookies.

—JENNIFER SLAGLE

See full review »

92 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

Mar 17, 2004

I made this recipe for St. Pat's Day. I did not roll it out, but dropped the batter onto parchment paper-lined pans in half-tablespoon dollops, about two inches apart, and baked for thirteen minutes. They came out heavenly! The caraway gives them an unusual and delicious flavor and they are not too sweet. Thanks so much for a great new tradition!

—COLLEENMAY

See full review »

Dec 19, 2005

I just made a test batch of these to see if I wanted to bring them for a holiday cookie Swap. I will definitely be making these!To make them more christmasy I used Craisins (and chopped them up to make it easier when cutting out shapes)instead of currants and I left out the caraway seeds (didn't miss them a bit!)For my cookie swap batch I Plan to use holiday cookie cutter shapes. I'm already planning to make these for my daughters class at school for St. Patricks day and using a shamrock cookie cutter. Definitely my new favorite cookie recipe!!! Excellent!

—AliMcD

See full review »

May 05, 2006

Delicious! Definitely sweet enough. And you're missing out if you leave out the caraway! That makes it different and adds an exotic flavor. I, too, added more currants to my 2nd batch; more caraway, too! Give them a try.

—JT

See full review »

Mar 17, 2006

Wow, these are fantastic! We made them without the currants or seeds 'cause we're not big fan of "stuff" (other than chocolate) in our cookies. I did have to add a little more buttermilk too, to get the dough to a rolling consistency. They turned out so great -- I like them unfrosted but of course my kids must frost and sprinkle every cookie they have a hand in making! ;) Thanks for the recipe!

—julieoh

See full review »

Mar 13, 2003

cookie was good, more cake-like texture than I was expecting. Easy to make except when cutting into triangles, was difficult to cut through the currants. They went over well at my St. Patrick's day party.

—JENNGB

See full review »

Mar 15, 2007

Fantastic recipe! I left out the caraway seeds, used raisins in place of the currants and I dusted the finished cookies with confectioners sugar before serving. My customers were skeptical at first, but once they sampled a cookie my entire double batch was gone in less than 10 minutes!!!

—DeliBaker

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Irish Soda Bread II

Nana Dot's Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread IV

Irish Flag Cookies

Irish Cream Sugar Cookies

Irish Soda Bread III

Spice Cookies

Welsh Cookies

Fennel Soda Bread

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
73 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
11.1 g
4%

Cholesterol
13 mg
4%

Fat
2.8 g
4%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
56 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Irish Soda Bread Cookies

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 73
Calories from Fat: 25

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g 4 %
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8 %
Cholesterol 13mg 4 %
Sodium 56mg 2 %
Potassium 31mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.1g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
Sugars 5.6g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.