Description
Fluffy Eggnog Scones are a festive easy recipe with a soft, tender crumb and a sweet vanilla glaze that makes every bite feel cozy and special. Perfect for a quick breakfast, holiday brunch, easy dessert, or sweet snack, these bakery-style scones bring classic eggnog flavor to your favorite breakfast ideas and seasonal food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup eggnog
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk or extra eggnog
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized pieces left.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggnog, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until a shaggy dough forms.
6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick round.
7. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden.
9. Let the scones cool for 10 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or extra eggnog until smooth, then drizzle over the scones.
11. Let the glaze set briefly before serving.
Notes
Use very cold butter for the flakiest texture and tallest rise.
Do not overmix the dough or the scones may turn dense instead of fluffy.
For the best glaze texture, start with less liquid and add more a little at a time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 278mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
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