Description
Delicious peppermint-infused scones topped with creamy white chocolate and crushed candy canes, perfect for a festive treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for topping
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup half-and-half, plus 1 teaspoon for brushing
- 1/4 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 2 to 3 mini peppermint candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) to preheat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Use a pastry blender or two butter knives to cut the chilled butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the dough is just moistened.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 to 10 times until combined.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 equal wedges.
- Place the wedges 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones with 1 teaspoon of half-and-half and sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Place peppermint candy canes in a small plastic bag and crush finely using the back of a spoon or rolling pin; set aside.
- Melt white chocolate wafers according to package instructions.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over each cooled scone using a teaspoon, then sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top.
Notes
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, adjust the peppermint extract to taste.
- Ensure the butter is very cold for the best scone texture.
- These scones are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg