Treasure the company of dear ones who gather to sample a feast of sentimental favorites, including our Red Velvet Scones with Cream Cheese Glaze, certain to cause hearts to flutter.
Red Velvet Scones with Cream Cheese Glaze
Makes 15
Ingredients
- 2ÂĽ cups all-purpose flour
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- ÂĽ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- Âľ cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Glaze (recipe follows)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Ëš. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Âľ cup cream, egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract. Pour cream mixture into flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened; dough will be sticky.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Using a heart-shaped cutter, cut scones; place on prepared pans. Brush tops evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon cream.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. Frost with Cream Cheese Glaze, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Cream Cheese Glaze
Makes approximately Âľ cup
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and cream with a mixer at low speed until smooth.
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For more tea recipes to fit any season, see the Tea Pleasures 2019 issue, available on newsstands and at Victoriamag.com.
