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Eggnog Scones
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Eggnog Scones

Eggnog plays the star in these eggnog scones. Its rich egginess, sweet vanilla edge and splash of nutmeg spice makes the perfect addition to scones. #scones
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: scones
Servings: 8
Author: Amy D

Ingredients

For the scones

  • 2 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup eggnog cold
  • 1 Tablespoon eggnog
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar

For the glaze

  • 1 Tablespoon eggnog
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

To make scones

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg. Using a pastry blender, a fork or your hands, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly and no large chunks of butter remain. 
  • In a liquid measuring cup, measure out your eggnog and then whisk in the vanilla and egg. Add this mixture to the flour and stir until the dough just comes together. 
  • Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Pat the dough into a 9 inch round and cut into 8 wedges. Place the wedges on the baking sheet. 
  • Brush the scones with one tablespoon of eggnog and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.  Remove to a wire rack to cool.

To make the glaze

  • To make the glaze whisk together the powdered sugar and eggnog until the powdered sugar is completely dissolved. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones. Because there is already a sugar topping on the scones, this glaze is somewhat thin. If you would like a thicker glaze, simply add a bit more powdered sugar. 

Notes

For best results, use regular eggnog, not milknog or alcoholic eggnog. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8Servings