christmas eggnog scones
This is a recipe by fun tea party ideas.com-- but tweaked a bit by me. These are real nice and tender and have a great flavor. Give them a try.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
10-12 servings
Ingredients
- SCONES:
- 1 cup nestle's eggnog flavored liquid (coffeemate)
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 cup more or less-- pecan pieces
- - powdered sugar for dusting surface of table
How To Make christmas eggnog scones
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Step 1Combine Coffeemate,rum extract and the egg and mix well..set aside. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients and mix to blend. Add the butter and using a pastry blender mix until well incorporated.
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Step 2Add the egg mixture,and pecan pieces ;combine just until a soft dough forms. If too sticky add a bit of flour to your hands and gently knead dough 3 times on a lightly powdered sugar surface. Gently flatten dough to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cut dough into 10-12 triangles or squares or circles. Place each on a parchment sprayed cookie sheet.
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Step 3Bake at 400^ for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Glaze while still warm, but not hot!
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Step 4Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teas. nutmeg 1 teas. rum extract 2 to 3 Tablespoons eggnog coffeemate pecan pieces for garnish Mix ingredients until desired glaze is attained. Spread on scones and sprinkle with pecans.
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