Description
Delicious scones infused with peppermint and loaded with creamy white chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg, then pour it into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a shiny finish, brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, peppermint, white chocolate, holiday baking, desserts, family recipes