Snowflake Scones
Perfectly crumbly, buttery, and delicately sweet, these Snowflake Scones are a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with a simple blend of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and heavy cream, these scones come together effortlessly in just 30 minutes. The flaky texture is achieved by cutting the butter into the dry ingredients, while a dusting of powdered sugar gives them their signature "snowflake" finish, making them ideal for special occasions or cozy mornings. Whether served alongside a steaming mug of tea or a holiday brunch spread, these golden-brown beauties are sure to impress with their light sweetness and irresistible softness. Keywords: Snowflake Scones recipe, buttery scones, quick scone recipe, powdered sugar scones, homemade baked goods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cups Heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the cream mixture into the flour mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times to form a cohesive dough.
Shape the dough into a 1-inch-thick circle and cut it into 8 equal wedges, like a pie. Alternatively, use a round cookie cutter to cut out individual scones.
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream to encourage browning.
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Dust the cooled scones with powdered sugar to give them a 'snowflake' appearance before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.2 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.3 g | 506% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 459 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 2607 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.3 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
