Description
Bring holiday magic to your kitchen with these Fluffy Eggnog Scones—tender, golden, and full of warm spice. This easy recipe turns classic eggnog into a rich, buttery scone with a soft crumb and just the right amount of sweetness. Drizzled with a creamy eggnog glaze, they’re perfect for a quick breakfast, cozy brunch, or festive snack. Whether you’re hunting for holiday breakfast ideas, winter treats, or an easy recipe to impress your guests, these scones check every box.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup eggnog
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
3. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggnog, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins.
6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently shape into a 1-inch thick disc.
7. Cut into 8 wedges and place on the baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for 10–15 minutes.
8. Brush tops with eggnog and bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly on a rack.
9. Whisk together powdered sugar and eggnog to make the glaze. Add vanilla if desired.
10. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and let set before serving.
Notes
Use very cold butter to keep the scones flaky and light.
Chilling the shaped dough before baking results in higher, fluffier scones.
Add-ins like cranberries or white chocolate make a delicious variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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