Description
These Peppermint White Chocolate Scones are the perfect treat for the holiday season, combining the refreshing flavor of peppermint with rich white chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 Tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 Tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup Half-and-half, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 2–3 mini peppermint candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two butter knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half, vanilla, and peppermint extract until just moistened.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently 5 to 10 times.
- Pat into a 1-inch-thick round.
- Cut into 8 wedges; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Brush tops with 1 teaspoon half-and-half, then sprinkle each scone top with sugar.
- Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack.
- Add peppermint candy in a small plastic bag and crush it with the back of a spoon or rolling pin. Set aside candy.
- In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of white wafers and follow the directions on the package of melting wafers.
- With a teaspoon drizzle melted chocolate over the top of each scone and top with a generous pinch of peppermint bits.
Notes
- For the best flavor and consistency, use Ghirardelli melting wafers.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract according to your preference.
- Store any leftover scones in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg