Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze. These flaky, buttery scones are infused with a warm blend of chai spices—cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg—and topped with a sweet maple glaze for a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter
- ½ cup very cold heavy cream
- 2 large eggs (1 egg + 1 yolk)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 heaping cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chilling butter, cream, and eggs.
- Mix dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the chilled cream and egg mixture until just combined.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to desired thickness, cut into shapes, then place on a baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and brush scones with egg wash before baking for 20–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze while scones bake; whisk together glaze ingredients until thickened.
- Once cooled slightly, dip scone tops into glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg