white chocolate macadamia nut scones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Laura Spencer-Whitacre
Fort Mohave, AZ

These are a sure favorite at your next tea party.

(1 rating)
yield 20 scones
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For white chocolate macadamia nut scones

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 c
    vanilla or white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 2/3 c
    butter milk
  • 1 lg
    egg, light whisked
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make white chocolate macadamia nut scones

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350*. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2
    In large bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender,(confession time, I use my fingers) cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add white chocolate chips and nuts; mix well.
  • 3
    In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk,egg,and vanilla extract. Add butter milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until dough is just combined.
  • 4
    Drop by heaping teaspoonsful onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes till lightly browned. enjoy
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