Description
Flaky and buttery, Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze are a delightful treat that combines the warmth of chai spices with a sweet maple finish. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, these scones provide a comforting experience with each bite. Infused with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, they are an ideal companion for tea or coffee. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for breakfast or dessert, these scones will impress your friends and family at any occasion. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as make-ahead treats that you can freeze for later!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- ½ cup cold heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 heaping cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chilling butter, heavy cream, and eggs.
- Mix wet ingredients: whisk one egg and egg yolk into the heavy cream; chill.
- Combine dry ingredients in a food processor; pulse until mixed.
- Add cold butter and pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the cream mixture until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake scones for about 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, chai spice blend, vanilla extract, cream, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
- Once cooled slightly, dip each scone top into the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 139mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 49mg