Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze. These delightful scones are infused with aromatic chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, offering a unique flavor that is perfect for any occasion. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon tea, these scones are easy to make and will impress your guests with their flaky texture and sweet glaze. Enjoy them plain or glazed for a delicious treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the butter, cream, and eggs. Whisk the cream with one egg and one yolk; chill in the freezer.
- In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spice blend, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixed.
- Gradually add the chilled cream mixture until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a disc and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Roll out and cut into scone shapes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake scones for 20–22 minutes until golden; cool before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, chai spice blend, vanilla extract, heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt together until thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (63g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg