Snowflake Scones

Perfectly crumbly, buttery, and delicately sweet, these Snowflake Scones are a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with a simple blend of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and heavy cream, these scones come together effortlessly in just 30 minutes. The flaky texture is achieved by cutting the butter into the dry ingredients, while a dusting of powdered sugar gives them their signature "snowflake" finish, making them ideal for special occasions or cozy mornings. Whether served alongside a steaming mug of tea or a holiday brunch spread, these golden-brown beauties are sure to impress with their light sweetness and irresistible softness. Keywords: Snowflake Scones recipe, buttery scones, quick scone recipe, powdered sugar scones, homemade baked goods.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cups Heavy cream, plus more for brushing
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually pour the cream mixture into the flour mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times to form a cohesive dough.

Step 7

Shape the dough into a 1-inch-thick circle and cut it into 8 equal wedges, like a pie. Alternatively, use a round cookie cutter to cut out individual scones.

Step 8

Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream to encourage browning.

Step 10

Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 12

Dust the cooled scones with powdered sugar to give them a 'snowflake' appearance before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(609.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2565.9

Total Fat 162.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 459.4mg	0%
Sodium 2606.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 58.4g
Protein 29.3g	0%

Vitamin D 58.3IU	0%
Calcium 176.5mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 350.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 38.5%