Eggnog Scones
Eggnog Scones are tender, fluffy and full of delicious eggnog flavor. If you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast to serve your family Christmas morning, this recipe is it!
Ingredients
Scones
- 3 ounces unsalted butter cold
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¾ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Icing
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Cut the cold butter into small pieces (or shred) and place in the freezer.
- Preheat and oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and sugar. Whisk to fully combine.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl whisk together the eggnog, vanilla extract and egg.
- Pour the eggnog mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine. Stirring just until the dough forms. Scoop it out onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently pat the dough out into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Score into 8 equal pieces and bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely before icing.
- Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and heavy cream in a small bowl. Drizzle or spread over the cooled scones. Garnish with a little extra nutmeg if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
I like to cut or shred the butter and place it in the freezer before I measure out any of the other ingredients. This gives the butter extra time in the freezer, which will help it stay cold when it is used to cut into the flour.
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