Irish Cookies: 2 Buttery and Delicious Recipes to Bake for St. Paddy’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day near, it’s time to sprinkle a little Irish charm into your kitchen. And what better way to celebrate than with a homemade batch of buttery and crumbly Irish cookies? These delightful treats come in various flavors, from chewy oat cookies to crispy lace cookies. But we’ve narrowed it down to two irresistible recipes that are sure to become your new favorites. Keep reading to learn more about what makes these cookies Irish. Plus, we’re also sharing some expert baking tips and fun cookie customizations. So keep reading for everything you need to bake delicious Irish cookies.
What are Irish cookies?
Also known as biscuits (and the proper term if you’re Irish), Irish cookies have a home in almost any kitchen across the Emerald Isle. In fact, it’s customary to offer a cup of tea with a biscuit to any guests visiting your home. Like other biscuits, Irish cookies feel lighter and more crumbly in texture than regular cookies. They also have few additional ingredients such as nuts or chips. But most important, Irish cookies lean more savory than sweet, with a rich buttery flavor.
All about Irish butter
Everything tastes better with butter. And in this case, we mean Irish butter. This key ingredient separates Irish cookies from their counterparts. You’ve probably seen Kerrygold, a grass-fed butter brand, in your local grocery store. But what is Irish butter? A type of cultured or “European-style” butter (fermented butter), Irish butter has more butterfat content (82%) than American butter (80%). This is due to a longer churning time, the process that whips cream into butter. It might not seem like a big difference, but that 2% carries a lot of delicious flavor. The more churning, the higher the butterfat and the richer and softer the butter. Irish butter proves great for baking if you want flakier, high-rising treats.
