Description
Flaky, buttery scones flavored with vanilla and almond extracts and full of SPRINKLES! The perfect birthday cake flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (37 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing the tops
- 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
VANILLA GLAZE:
- 2 cups (227 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt, stirring to mix. Add the butter and cut into dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a measuring cup, combine the heavy cream, vanilla and almond extract. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the cream. Using a spoon, stir together just until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Add the sprinkles and gently fold in with a spatula. Turn the dough onto a very lightly floured surface and pat into a circle about 1-inch-thick. Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°, then turn the heat down to 350°and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until golden brown. Let the scones cool on the pan for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- When ready to glaze, combine all of the glaze ingredients and whisk until smooth. Drizzle/spread on top of the scones and garnish with sprinkles.
Notes
Clear vanilla extract is essential here! Don’t substitute with pure vanilla extract or you’ll be missing a certain somethin’ somethin’ from the flavor.
- Category: Muffins & Scones