Description
Bring a burst of holiday cheer to your kitchen with these irresistible Peppermint White Chocolate Scones. Tender, flaky, and drizzled with a silky glaze, these scones are topped with crushed candy canes for a delightful crunch. Perfect as a quick breakfast, festive brunch idea, or a cozy winter snack, this easy recipe blends the richness of white chocolate with the refreshing zing of peppermint—ideal for anyone hunting for new breakfast ideas or creative food gifts this season.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed candy canes
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix heavy cream and peppermint extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips and a handful of crushed candy canes.
7. Transfer dough to a floured surface and gently knead a few times.
8. Pat dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into 8 wedges.
9. Place scones on prepared baking sheet and bake for 16–18 minutes, until golden.
10. Mix powdered sugar and milk to create glaze; drizzle over slightly cooled scones.
11. Top with remaining crushed candy canes before glaze sets.
Notes
Use cold butter and cream to get a perfectly flaky texture.
Don’t overmix the dough—less handling gives lighter scones.
For even more flavor, chill the shaped dough for 10 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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