Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade chai scones with a delightful maple chai glaze. These flaky, buttery treats are infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting afternoon snack. The sweet maple glaze adds an irresistible finishing touch that elevates these scones to a whole new level of deliciousness. Easy to make and wonderfully versatile, this recipe is ideal for any baking occasion—be it brunch, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter
- ½ cup very cold heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
- 1 heaping cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spice blend, and salt.
- Add cold diced butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream and eggs. Gradually add to dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Shape dough into a disc; chill for 30 minutes. Roll to about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden.
- While cooling, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (65g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg