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Irish Cream Scones

Delicious Irish Cream Scones to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy these Irish Cream Scones, a delightful treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Irish-style wholemeal flour Substitute with all-purpose flour for a lighter scone.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour No substitutions needed.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Ensure it's fresh for the best rise.
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Adjust according to your taste preferences.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt It's essential for balance.
  • 0.25 cup Butter Keep it cold and mix until crumb-sized pieces form.
  • 0.75 cup Butterscotch chips Substitute with chocolate chips if preferred.
  • 1 large Egg Use at room temperature for a smoother mix.
  • 0.5 cup Irish cream liqueur Substitute with coffee liqueur or milk for a non-alcoholic version.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Swap with any milk or a dairy-free alternative if preferred.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Butterscotch chips Melt with Irish cream for added flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Irish cream liqueur Skipping this is an option if needed.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Irish-style wholemeal flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gently fold in the butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, Irish cream liqueur, and milk.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and gently stir until just combined.
  7. Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the scones for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  9. Melt butterscotch chips with Irish cream in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle the butterscotch glaze over the scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very cold butter and avoid overmixing the dough.

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