Wild Thyme – White Chocolate Cranberry Peppermint Scones

Savor this magical time of year as Allison Davis shows us how to make these delicious cranberry peppermint scones.

 Cranberry White Chocolate Peppermint Scones 

1/2 cup of unsalted butter

1/2 cup sugar 

1 TBSP Cinnamon 

1/2 TBSP salt 

4 cups all purpose flour 

1 1/2 TBSP Baking powder 

1 cup heavy whipping cream (more of less as needed) 

1/2 cup white chocolate chips 

1/4 cup dried cranberries 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.  Using a pastry cutter or fork mix in the butter. Add the cream and mix by had fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips. * If the dough is too sticky to handle add or dust with a little flour.  

Pat the dough out on a flat surface and cut into large triangle shaped scones. Bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. * Brush the top with an egg wash or melted butter to give the top a nice golden brown crust after baking

Once the scones have been removed top with a peppermint glaze

Peppermint Glaze 

1 cup powdered sugar 

1 TBSP water 

dash of peppermint extract 

crushed candy cane for garnish 

In a small bowl whisk the powdered sugar and water together until a smooth glaze.  Add a dash of the peppermint extract and drizzle on top of the scones.  Sprinkle with crushed candy canes for garnish. 

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Wild Thyme is located at 1060 Chinoe Rd, Suite 108 in Lexington.