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Eggnog White Chocolate Cranberry Scones with a glaze

Eggnog White Chocolate Cranberry Scones

5 from 1 vote
Light, fluffy eggnog scones studded with fresh cranberries and topped with a sweet eggnog glaze!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: baking, Christmas, cranberry, eggnog, holiday, holiday breakfast, scones
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 12 tbsp cold butter grated
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup eggnog
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream for coating

For the Eggnog Glaze:

  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp eggnog

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, and 2 Tbsp granulated sugar until combined.
  • Using a cheese grater, grate 12 Tbsp cold butter directly into the dry mixture. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to gently toss and rub the butter into the flour until it forms a mealy, crumbly texture with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and ¾ cup eggnog until smooth. Pour the egg–eggnog mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until the dough comes together. Add more eggnog 1 tbsp at a time if you're left with too much dry flour. Fold in ¾ cup chopped fresh cranberries and 1 cup white chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
  • Turn the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently pat it into a 9–10 inch circle about 1½ inch thick. Cut into 8 scones (triangles or squares).
  • Brush the tops with 1 Tbsp heavy cream and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp coarse sugar.Bake at 350°F for 22-25 minutes, or until lightly golden and baked through.

For the Eggnog Glaze:

  • Mix 4 Tbsp powdered sugar with 1 Tbsp eggnog until smooth. Drizzle the eggnog glaze over warm scones, let set slightly, then enjoy.