If you love the creamy, nostalgic flavor of eggnog, these eggnog scones will be your new holiday favorite. Tender, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced, they’re perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, or a cozy morning at home.

Why These Scones Are Amazing

• Soft, flaky texture
• The perfect use for leftover eggnog
• Ready in under 30 minutes
• Taste like Christmas in pastry form

Ingredients:

For the scones:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• ½ cup eggnog
• 1 egg

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp eggnog
• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Whisk egg and eggnog together, then pour into the dry ingredients.
5. Stir until a soft dough forms; don’t overmix.
6. Shape into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
7. Bake 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden.
8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm scones.

Make Them Extra Special:

• Add white chocolate chips
• Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking
• Mix in a pinch of cinnamon
• Serve warm with cinnamon butter

A cozy, festive treat that pairs perfectly with coffee, cocoa, or—you guessed it—more eggnog! Plus, these freeze so well and thaw beautifully on a busy morning!