Indulgent Peppermint White Chocolate Scones to Sweeten Your Day
Delight your senses with Peppermint White Chocolate Scones, a festive treat perfect for tea time or gatherings.
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- pastry blender
- parchment paper
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Scone Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into small pieces
- ⅔ cup half-and-half cold
- ¼ cup vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Topping
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup white chocolate wafers for drizzling
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 5 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined.
- Cut in 6 tablespoons of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in ⅔ cup of half-and-half, ¼ cup of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract until just combined.
- Gently knead the dough 5 to 10 times on a floured surface and shape it into a round disc about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges and space them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with half-and-half and sprinkle granulated sugar on top.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
- Cool on a wire rack, then drizzle melted white chocolate and top with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
Chill your butter for best results. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep scones tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sconeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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