Best Christmas Eggnog Scones Recipes

MERRY CHRISTMAS SCONES

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I keep a supply of scones in my freezer to pull out and glaze for drop-in holiday guests. They taste great alongside coffee or hot chocolate.-Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup eggnog
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup red candied cherries, quartered
1/2 cup green candied cherries, quartered
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract
4 to 5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggnog just until moistened. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges, but do not separate. , Bake at 425° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHRISTMAS EGGNOG SCONES

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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.

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

SCONES:
1 cup(s) nestle's eggnog flavored liquid (coffeemate)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) rum extract
1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter, cold
1/4 cup(s) more or less-- pecan pieces
- powdered sugar for dusting surface of table

Steps:

Combine 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.
Add 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.
Bake at 400^ for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Glaze while still warm, but not hot!
Glaze: 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.