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Extreme close-up on the golden-brown, flaky texture of a freshly baked peppermint white chocolate scone before glazing.

Peppermint White Chocolate Scones (The Best Holiday Recipe)

The ultimate Peppermint White Chocolate Scones recipe! Learn how to make tender, flaky scones packed with festive peppermint flavor and sweet white chocolate chips. Perfect for holiday breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream plus more for brushing
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
For the White Chocolate Glaze
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peppermint Candies or candy canes

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Pastry Blender
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Parchment Paper

Method
 

Prepare the Scone Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, the egg, and peppermint extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Gently fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
Shape and Bake the Scones
  1. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 2-3 times to bring it together. Pat into an 8-inch circle.
  2. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack completely before glazing.
Glaze and Garnish
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tbsp heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
  3. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: For the flakiest scones, use frozen butter and grate it into the flour mixture.
Tip 2: Do not overwork the dough! A tender scone comes from a light touch.
Tip 3: Ensure the scones are completely cool before adding the glaze, otherwise it will melt right off.