Festive Sprinkle Scones
Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons assorted holiday sprinkles, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cold cream cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons cold whole buttermilk, divided
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons sprinkles, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter and cold cream cheese until mixture is crumbly. Stir in ½ cup cold buttermilk just until dough comes together.
  3. Turn out dough onto a heavily floured surface, and gently knead just until it comes together, 6 to 8 times. Pat dough into a 6-inch circle; cut into 8 wedges. Place wedges on prepared pan with sides almost touching.
  4. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons cold buttermilk until smooth. Drizzle onto scones; top with remaining 1 tablespoon sprinkles. Let stand until glaze is set, 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/festive-sprinkle-scones/