Description
Delightfully soft and festive Peppermint White Chocolate Scones, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and peppermint extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead until combined, then shape into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into wedges or use a round cutter to shape.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush tops with additional cream.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For a richer flavor, substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: scones, peppermint, white chocolate, holiday baking, festive treats