Chai Carrot Cake Scones
Chai Carrot Cake Scones combine everything you love about carrot cake into a perfectly spiced treat that's delicious for dessert or breakfast!
Makes: 8 scones Prep Time: 15 mins. Bake Time: 16 mins.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cardamom, salt, & pepper.
Make Dough
Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until pea-size pieces form with some larger bits.
Make Dough
Whisk together cream & eggs. Fold cream/egg mixture, grated carrots, & chopped walnuts into mixture until just combined.
Make Dough
On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough a few times. Using your hands, form circle 3/4" thick.
Form Scones
Slice dough into 8 triangles & place on parchment paper-covered baking sheet. Brush lightly with heavy cream.
Form Scones
Bake at 400 degrees for 13-16 minutes, until scones are just turning golden around edges. Let cool.
Bake Scones
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar & spices & beat until combined. Add milk and beat until smooth.
Make Cream Cheese Frosting
Drizzle scones with chai cream cheese frosting & sprinkle with additional grated carrots & chopped walnuts.
Top Scones
Enjoy these carrot cake scones for breakfast (yes, carrot cake for breakfast!), Easter brunch, or just a yummy springtime treat!
Enjoy!!