christmas eggnog scones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

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.

(1 rating)
yield 10 -12 servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For christmas eggnog scones

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

How To Make christmas eggnog scones

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Bake at 400^ for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Glaze while still warm, but not hot!
  • 4
    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.
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