Peppermint Candy Cane and White Chocolate Chip Scones

Peppermint Candy Cane and White Chocolate Chip Scones

Light and fluffy scones with crushed peppermint candy canes and white chocolate chips!

ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten, separately
• 1/2 cup candy canes, crushed
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

directions

1. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a food processor or bowl.
2. Add the butter and process until it forms small grains or cut the butter into the flour mixture by hand.
3. Place the butter and flour mixture into a bowl and gently mix in the mixture of the milk, one egg, candy canes and white chocolate chips until just mixed before transferring to a floured surface and kneading gently until it forms a ball.
4. Shape and cut the scones as desired and place on a parchment lined baking pan and brush the tops with the second egg.
5. Bake in preheated 375F/190C oven until they rise and turn a light golden brown, about 10-15 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 456, Fat 20.2g (Saturated 12.1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 78mg, Sodium 213mg, Carbs 62.6g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 32g), Protein 7.1g

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