Eggnog Scones: Light fluffy scones made with eggnog, chocolate chips, and an eggnog glaze make these the perfect holiday breakfast.
Eggnog is one of those holiday drinks that you either love or hate.
I personally love the stuff! Now I can’t chug an entire gallon, but a nice sized cup once a day is a nice way to bring in the holidays.
Only my oldest agrees with me on this one. It was pure torture for him the other week. You see, I bought some eggnog and told him not to touch it until I was finished baking.
Then I promptly forgot about the eggnog for oh, let’s say about 5 days or so. I say forgot very lightly, because you see my son would come home from school every day and ask if he could have some.
No, not yet, was the answer for those long 5 days. I kept thinking maybe we needed some more Eggnog muffins or maybe some eggnog cheeesecake brownies or even better eggnog latte cupcakes!
The only problem with those is that I can’t bake the same thing twice. At least not for myself that is. So until inspiration hit, the cap was staying put on the eggnog.
And then one day I just decided that we needed some eggnog scones for breakfast the next day.
I usually bake on a whim every day.
My cupboards are packed with fun baking ingredients just waiting for the day when I get a light bulb moment and decide to use that particular item. Any one else bake like this?
I wish I could say I have a plan each day, but no, my kitchen is always very random. I never know for sure what is going to happen each day.
Anyway, my son was a very happy camper when he got home, and I handed him the eggnog container and told him the rest was his.
Scones used to scare me. Until I made them and realized just how easy they are to put together.
Tips for making Eggnog Scones:
You need to start with cold butter. This is one of those times you want to leave the butter in the refrigerator until you need it.
Use a pastry blender if you have one. Or use a fork and crush away until the butter is blended into the dry ingredients, about the size of peas. Then I create a “well” for my liquids. Go ahed and refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes after you mix the butter in.
Using the fork, mix the liquids in with the flour and butter until a soft dough forms. Do not over mix it. Tough scones are not fun to eat. Gently stir in the chocolate chips, if you want. It’s ok, if you want to leave them out.
Drop the dough onto a prepared surface. A Silpat Baking Mat
Using a large knife, score the dough into 8 sections. This dough is very sticky, so wipe your knife off with a napkin in between cuts. Do not attempt to move the dough. Remember it’s sticky!
Bake the scones in the oven for 20 minutes. They will bake up golden and puffy. I usually use the knife again and make cuts all the way through while it is still warm. Again be very careful because you do not want to cut through the Silpat. Carefully pull them apart and let cool.
I happen to think that all baked goods need to have some sort of drizzle. No one likes a nekkid scone right.
Well, actually my husband prefers his plain jane. Sometimes I’m a good little wife and only do half of them plain. This wasn’t one of those times.
He was at work, and the kitchen was all mine. Mwhhahahaha! Yes, I’m evil like that sometimes. I knew he would object to the chocolate chips too. He did look at me a little strange when I mentioned the idea of making something eggnog and chocolate chip related. It sounded good to me at the time.
Now excuse me while I go polish off a bowl of eggnog ice cream. Shhhhhh don’t tell anyone that it’s there…
Eggnog Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons cold butter
- 2/3 cup eggnog
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and chocolate chips.
- Add the butter and cut in until the butter is in small pieces.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour the eggnog, egg, and extract in the middle. Gently stir until combined.
- Place dough onto a prepared pan. Pat the dough into an 8 inch circle.
- Use a sharp knife to score into 8 sections. Be careful as the dough is very sticky. Do not try to separate the sections. Bake at for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cut all the way through the scored sections. Let cool.
- Stir together the powdered sugar and eggnog. Drizzle over the scones. Let set. Store in a loosely sealed container.
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Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
I am an eggnog fanatic. Seriously, I could drink a glass of it every day from now until New Year’s and not get tired of it. 🙂 These scones sound amazing–and I agree with you: baked goods always need a drizzle on top. YUM.
Jocelyn says
You and I are on the same page for sure with the eggnog! Thank goodness other people agree nekkid goods are boring:-)
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Hehe, I love this! I’m usually on the fence about the nog but I do like it in moderation. I’m sure I’d have no qualms taking down eggnog scones, though 🙂 they look delicious!
Jocelyn says
You would like these for sure…only slight hints of the eggnog goodness!
Liz says
Jocelyn, you never cease to impress me with what you come up with! These look great 🙂 Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Jocelyn says
Thank you so much Liz. You just made my day with your sweet comment:-)
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I love baking with eggnog! These would make a perfect breakfast with a steaming cup of eggnog chai. 🙂
Jocelyn says
Oh that does sound perfect…now I need more scones:-)
Brandy Miller says
I LOVE egg nog. I get so excited when they finally bring it to the stores. These sound soooo yummy!
Jocelyn says
I always do a happy dance when I start seeing the stores carrying it too:-)
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
I bet these were amazing!! I love the stuff, too! Ahh…yet another recipe added to my “must make” list…
Jocelyn says
I have so many recipes on my “must make” list too! I’m not sure if it is a good or bad thing I read so many food blogs:-)
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme says
Love these! Definitely adding these to my holiday baking list. Thanks for mentioning my egg nog blondies too! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Mmmmmm. I love eggnog! I need to get over my scone fear too. 🙂
Joan@Chocolateandmore says
Jocelyn, your house sounds like mine! I have 2 children that love egg nog maybe even more than I do! Right at this moment there are 3 half gallons in the fridge of this magical liquid. The one in the back has duck tape across the lid and a big note on it, DO NOT TOUCH! Love the idea of using it for scones!
Cynthia L. says
I love scones and will have to try this!
I am now following your blog and pinterest.
Danavee says
PINNING THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love eggnog!
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Jocelyn says
I made these scones today, and they are delicious! What a great way to enjoy the eggnog season.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I am so happy you liked them. Thank you so much for letting me know. They are a favorite in our house too!!! And I like your name too 😉
Kentuckylady717 says
Sent this email to my daughter….she loves scones…..so I think she will love these and I did not realize they were this easy to make…..
But you are brave…..I would be afraid of cutting my silpat……why not just use parchment paper 🙂 ?