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!!