Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze
Indulge in the warm, spiced goodness of Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze. These flaky, buttery scones are infused with aromatic chai spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, making them a delightful treat for breakfast, tea time, or any gathering. Topped with a sweet maple chai glaze, these scones are perfect for cozy moments in fall and winter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, diced into cubes
- ½ cup very cold heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out scones
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 heaping cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spices, and salt. Pulse to mix.
- Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add chilled cream mixed with eggs until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll out to desired thickness and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, chai spices, vanilla extract, heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt.
- Once cooled slightly, dip the tops of the scones in glaze twice for a thick coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg