White Chocolate Gingerbread Scones
White Chocolate Gingerbread Scones are a festive delight that perfectly balance the rich sweetness of white chocolate with the warm spices of gingerbread. These scones are tender, flaky, and bursting with flavor, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or cozy brunches. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg until frothy; add to the dry mixture along with white chocolate chips. Stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently to combine. Shape into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or dried cranberries. - To make these scones vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and use plant-based milk.