Description
Moist and fluffy birthday cake scones filled with sprinkles and vanilla! These are easy and delicious funfetti scones are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 320 grams/ 2 2/3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 66 grams/ 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 tablespoons butter, cubed and chilled
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions
1) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2) Then add in the cubed butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your hands. Work quickly and stop when the pieces reach pea size.
3) Stir in the sprinkles until evenly dispersed. Place bowl in the fridge while prepping the wet ingredients.
4) In a small bowl or measuring jug, whisk together heavy cream, the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract(if using). Remove the medium sized flour bowl from the fridge and pour the heavy cream mixture into the flour.
5) Stir the heavy cream in using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until there are few dry spots remaining.
6) Dump dough onto your prepared baking sheet and pat into a 1.5 inch tall circle. Place uncovered into the freezer for 1-2 hours. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
7) Once frozen, slice the dough into 8 triangles. Brush with more heavy cream and bake for 20-22 minutes until light golden. Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
These are best kept at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Make an optional glaze by whisking together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 8.7g
- Sodium: 97mg
- Fat: 16.7g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 69mg
Keywords: scones, funfetti, sprinkles, vanilla