Coffee Scones

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Paired with a cream cheese frosting these 30 minute coffee scones are the perfect way to start your weekend. Serve alongside a cup of tea (or coffee) for the ultimate treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Keyword: scones, coffee scones, coffee, 30 minutes, breakfast, dessert

Servings: Scones

Calories: 406kcal

Author: Natalie Marie

Ingredients

Scone Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
⅓ cup sugar
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup vegan butter, cold
¼ cup non-dairy milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup coffee or espresso

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

¼ cup vegan butter, softened
⅓ cup cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Scones

Preheat oven to 400F.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar and place in the fridge for 5 minutes.
Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Either grate the butter in or add it in small cubes. Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter into the dry ingredients.
To the vegan buttermilk, add the coffee and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
Use a spatula to fold the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and mix until a rough dough forms.
Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a non-sticky 6 to 7 inch circle, that's about 1 inch thick.
Separate into 8 scones and place spaced apart on baking tray.
Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove and let cool before frosting.

Frosting

In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until well-combined and lump free, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in the vanilla extract and a cup of powdered sugar, whip until combined and continue adding in the rest of the powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
Place into a piping bag and pipe on top of the cooled scones. If the scones are too hot, the frosting will melt, so make sure to let them cool. Enjoy!

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