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    White Chocolate & Cardamom Scones

    Nov 25, 2019 · 17 Comments

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    This post has been sponsored by Torani. All opinions expressed are my own.

    Sweet. Buttery. Delicate. These scones are what you would get if you took a biscuit and a pastry and blended them together.

    Today, we’re getting a head start on Christmas baking and kicking off the unofficial season with White Chocolate & Cardamom Scones- a perfect gift to give to those you love.

    THE BREAKDOWN

    No, not that kind of breakdown. You know, the one we all experience when we realize Christmas can be counted down on our fingers and we still might not have probably haven’t even started our Christmas shopping or menu planning. In fact, we got the tree up, but it’s only half decorated…but, I digress.

    The breakdown I’m referring to is the ingredient breakdown of today’s recipe.

    1. Cardamom. If you’re unfamiliar with this seasonal spice then this recipe is a perfect introduction. It’s a complex symphony of notes, boasting of citrus, mint, and spice all at once. It’s herbaceous flavor works well with other seasonal spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. From cakes, cookies, and now scones, this fragrant spice is a pantry staple when it comes to holiday baking.

    2. Torani White Chocolate Puremade Sauce. By now you are probably well familiar with my love for Torani Syrups from seasonal shakes, frothy delights, to good ‘ol iced coffee. Today, however, I’m switching things up and using Torani Puremade Sauces which are available at a World Market near you.

    And because Torani Puremade Sauces are free from any artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, it allows the sauce to capture the true essence of their flavor. That said, the Torani White Chocolate Puremade Sauce is a combination of sweetened condensed milk, nonfat milk and cocoa butter, giving the scones the required sweetness with an added depth of flavor. Furthermore, the white chocolate beautifully compliments the cardamom spice as well. For this recipe I preferred using the sauce as it bakes well into the batter and works with the cardamom as opposed to baking chips which would offer overtly sweet bites that would overpower the other flavors at work.

    Not only are these sauces great for topping your favorite desserts with or adding into your favorite drink, but they also make for a fabulous gift, but more on that in a bit.

    3. Creme de la creme. So let’s talk butter and cream. You need a lot of it to achieve the buttery, rich, flakey texture of these scones. As mentioned above, these scones are the result of a biscuit and a pastry. So be sure to use the highest quality fat you can get and remember to brush your scones before baking as well for added richness. As a finishing touch, I sprinkled sugar over each to create a little sugar crust as they baked.

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 12 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 16 scones 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups cake flour
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 4 tablespoons Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce

    White Chocolate Drizzle:

    • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce
    • 1–2 tablespoons whole milk

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, cardamom, and sugar. Add butter, egg, heavy cream, and Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce.
    3. Using a pastry blender, blend until the mixture has come together for the most part but is still crumbly. NOTE: if using a food processor, pulse only a few times. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently gather the dough together, kneading only a couple times. Form a disk about 3/4-inches thick and use a round biscuit or cookie cutter to cut out scones.
    4. Place the scones on the prepare baking sheets. Brush with extra heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for about 8 minutes or until golden. Remove and transfer to a cooling rack to cool.

    White Chocolate Drizzle:

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce, and 1 tablespoon milk. If still too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk until smooth enough to drizzle. Drizzle each scone with the glaze and leave to set before serving. Enjoy!

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    • Serving Size: 1

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    BAKED WITH LOVE

    When it comes to holiday baking, it is usually with the intention of giving. During this hectic time of year, it is sometimes difficult finding the perfect gift.

    One thing everyone can agree to love is a homemade gift, and when its baked with love, it is sure to be appreciated.

    I made these scones and gifted them in baskets which are a perfect gift in themselves. The baskets can be reused and add charm to any home. Another plus is that each basket is personalized which lends to the thoughtfulness, love and uniqueness of each gift.

    Today, I’m preparing a gift basket perfect for all the coffee lovers in our lives.

    As mentioned earlier, while any Torani product would be a perfect addition to your holiday gift basket, the Torani Puremade Sauces are truly special. The Dark Chocolate Puremade Sauce is a particular crowd pleaser. Its rich, sophisticated taste of dark chocolate allows the flavor to come through, especially when paired with the rich taste of espresso. It pairs nicely in today’s basket with fresh dark roasted espresso beans, homemade scones, and a personalized coffee mug, along with other delights to enjoy with coffee.

    Torani has a wonderful selection of flavors from caramel, cookies & cream, pumpkin pie, to salted dark chocolate. Feel free to get creative with your basket because no matter what, there is a flavor for everyone to enjoy.
     

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    1. angiesrecipes says

      25/11/2019 at 9:43 am

      We adore scones, as the breakfast, snack or a lunch filler…we just love them. Yours with white chocolate and cardamom sound absolutely amazing!

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      25/11/2019 at 6:32 pm

      This is a unique combination and one I’d be keen to try. I can imagine the spiciness of the cardamom and the sweet chocolate together, delicious!

      Reply
    3. Cristina Petrini says

      25/11/2019 at 7:40 pm

      White chocolate and cardamom? You won me over I must try!

      Reply
    4. Heather says

      26/11/2019 at 2:37 am

      OMG white chocolate and cardamom scones sound SO yummy! I can’t wait to try this.

      Reply
    5. Amber Killmon says

      26/11/2019 at 3:33 am

      You had me at white chocolate. Seriously though, these look delicious.

      Reply
    6. kumamonjeng says

      26/11/2019 at 10:28 am

      I think the white chocolate on top will make the dessert has good final touch. Love your creative way of making this recipe.

      Reply
    7. Monika says

      26/11/2019 at 10:57 am

      I am absolutely impressed with your gorgeous pictures – absolutely amazing work!

      Reply
    8. Lashunta says

      26/11/2019 at 11:30 am

      What a yummy combination. I will definitely give these a try.

      Reply
    9. Stacie says

      26/11/2019 at 12:12 pm

      I sure love scones! I could devour these with no problem. Doesn’t matter what time of day!

      Reply
    10. catherine santiago jose says

      26/11/2019 at 12:43 pm

      Wow, hands-up to this recipe, I am sure it’s delicious and I am so excited to make this recipe at home.

      Reply
    11. Ashley R says

      26/11/2019 at 2:48 pm

      I can honestly say I have never tried a scone in my life. I’m wondering if they could be made with Gluten free flour?

      Reply
    12. Candy Rachelle says

      26/11/2019 at 5:26 pm

      Oh My this looks amazing! I’ve used different syrups but never the chocolate creamy syrup. Just printed out this recipe.

      Candy Rachelle
      Keeping Up With Candy
      http://www.keepingupwithcandy.com

      Reply
    13. Dan "Jay" Reyes says

      26/11/2019 at 8:12 pm

      Thank you for sharing your cooking talent and your recipe.

      Reply
    14. Marysa says

      27/11/2019 at 3:42 am

      What a great combination of flavors! I have never made scones before, but would love to try your recipe.

      Reply
    15. Amy H says

      28/11/2019 at 3:25 am

      I love baking during the holiday seasons. These scones look amazing – they would be the perfect gift to bring to the next holiday party

      Reply
    16. Myrah Duque says

      28/11/2019 at 3:46 am

      What a great idea. I never knew Torani made these too. Cookies are always a great gift, but especially during the holidays.

      Reply

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