Description
These fluffy eggnog scones are the perfect holiday treat, combining rich seasonal flavor with a tender, moist crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggnog, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a 1-inch thick circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place wedges on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden.
- Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving or glazing.
Notes
- Great for breakfast or dessert.
- Perfect for sharing with guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg