Irish Soda Bread Cookies

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All the flavors of Irish Soda Bread in a quick and easy cookie!

Brief

Servings: 36

Yield: 3 dozen (approx.)

Irish Soda Bread Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup white sugar

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup butter

½ cup dried currants

¼ cup buttermilk

1 egg

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon caraway seed

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in currants.

Step 3

Mix in beaten egg. Pour in milk and mix with a fork to make a soft dough (may need a little more milk).

Step 4

On a floured surface shape dough into a ball and knead lightly 5 or 6 times. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares and triangles with a knife (approximately 2 inches in diameter).

Step 5

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until slightly browned.

Nutritional Information

Irish Soda Bread Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 72.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 11.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 2.8g 4%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 8%

Cholesterol: 12mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 87.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 13.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 6.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 2.9mg 1%

Potassium: 31.3mg 1%

Sodium: 55.8mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 25.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.